Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, slow-healing wounds
Ingredients: 100 g whole plant of Arugampul (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.).
Preparation: Collect, wash, dry the whole plant of Arugampul and grind it to prepare powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon of the prepared powder every morning.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in the nearby forest.
Suggested Reading(s):
Singh, S. K., Kesari, A. N., Gupta, R. K., Jaiswal, D., & Watal,
G. (2007). Assessment of antidiabetic potential of Cynodon dactylon
extract in streptozotocin diabetic rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology,
114(2), 174-179.
