Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, slow healing wounds.
Ingredients: 500 g fruit of Dudhi (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.) and 200 g leaves of Kuparpattu (Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.t).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush all the together to prepare the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2 tablespoon of prepared juice twice daily for 1-2 months.
Ingredients’ availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Bhattacharya, S., & Das, B. (2012). Anti-diabetic activity of Lagenaria siceraria pulp and seed extract in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats. International Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences and Research, 3(9), 3362-3369.
Okyar, A., Can, A., Akev, N., Baktir, G., & Sütlüpinar, N. (2001). Effect of Aloe vera leaves on blood glucose level in type I and type II diabetic rat models. Phytotherapy Research, 15(2), 157-161.
