Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, and slow-healing wounds
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Jamun (Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels).
Preparation: Grind the leaves to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared paste once daily for 15 days.
Precaution: Avoid sweet dishes.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Ayyanar, M., Subash-Babu, P., & Ignacimuthu, S. (2013). Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels., a novel therapeutic agent for diabetes: folk medicinal and pharmacological evidences. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 21(3), 232–243.
