Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, slow-healing wounds.
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Gudmari (
Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Sm.). and 5 ml of Honey.
Preparation: Crush the leaves to form its paste and add honey in it.
Dosage/Application: Consume the paste once daily on an empty stomach.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby
places. Honey is
available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Gopinathan, S., & Naveenraj, D. (2014). Antidiabetic activity of Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. and Gymnema sylvestre Linn. in alloxan induced diabetic rats-a comparative preclinical study. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3(6), 1640-1675.
