Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, and slow-healing wounds.
Ingredients: 25 g leaves of Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz
Preparation: Wash and grind leaves to extract juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume juice once in a day on an empty stomach daily for 15-30 days.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Shah, S. M. A., Naqvi, S. A. R., Munir, N., Zafar, S., Akram, M., & Nisar, J. (2020). Antihypertensive and antihyperlipidemic activity of aqueous methanolic extract of Rauwolfia serpentina in albino rats. Dose-Response, 18(3), 1-7.
