Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Repetitive urination, high sugar levels in urine.
Ingredients: Leaves and fruits of Kamshal (
Berberis aristata DC.), Leaves of Nilkanthi (
Ajuga integrifolia Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don)
Preparation: Crush the ingredients to make powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 g of it twice a day for 3 months.
Precaution: Avoid sweet food items.
Ingredients availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
1. Di Pierro, F., Putignano, P., Villanova, N., Montesi, L., Moscatiello, S., & Marchesini, G. (2013). Preliminary study about the possible glycemic clinical advantage in using a fixed combination of Berberis aristata and Silybum marianum standardized extracts versus only Berberis aristata in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Clinical pharmacology: advances and applications,
5, 167.
2. Alene, M., Abdelwuhab, M., Belay, A., & Yazie, T. S. (2020). Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity of Ajuga integrifolia (Lamiaceae) Root Extract and Solvent Fractions in Mice.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine,
2020.
