Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, slow healing wounds
Ingredients:  5 fruits of Bhindi (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)
Preparation:  Cut fruit into small pieces and soak it in 200 ml of water and filter it the next morning.
Dosage/Application: Consume filtrate/infusion in the morning on an empty stomach daily for 10 days. 
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.     

Suggested Reading(s):

Dubey, P., & Mishra, S. (2017). A review on: diabetes and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 5(3), 23-26.

Sabitha, V., Ramachandran, S., Naveen, K. R., & Panneerselvam, K. (2011). Antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic potential of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied sciences, 3(3), 397-402.

Sabitha, V., Ramachandran, S., Naveen, K. R., & Panneerselvam, K. (2012). Investigation of in vivo antioxidant property of Abelmoschus esculentus (L) moench. fruit seed and peel powders in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 3(4), 188-193.