Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dry cough.
Disease symptoms: Sore throat, fever, nausea, whooping cough.
Ingredients: 4-5 fruits of Badi Peepad (
Piper longum L.), 2 fruits of Kaafar (
Myristica fragrans Houtt.) and Honey.
Preparation: Grind half of the fruits to make a paste and roast another half of the fruits. Mix both of them with honey in order to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon paste twice daily for 5 days.
Precaution: Avoid sweet and sour food.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Honey is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Kumar, S., Kamboj, J., & Sharma, S. (2011). Overview for various aspects of the health benefits of Piper longum linn. fruit. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 4(2), 134-140.
Neeraja, P. V., & Margaret, E. (2016). Therapeutic properties of Jatipal- Myristica fragrance. Houtt. International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Biological Sciences, 6(4), 385-394.
