Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Urine problem, weight loss, blurry vision.
Ingredients: Leaves of Gurmar (
Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Sm.).
Preparation: Boil the leaves in water to prepare a decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume the decoction in the morning on an empty stomach at 10 days interval for 3 times.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in the nearby areas.
Suggested Reading(s):
Gopinathan, S., & Naveenraj, D. (2014). Antidiabetic activity of Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. and Gymnema sylvestre Linn. in alloxan induced diabetic rats-a comparative preclinical study. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3(6), 1640-1675.
