Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested
treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus
in stools.
Ingredients: 10 g seeds of Aaji kapchi (Ocimum americanum L.).
Dosage/Application: Consume the seeds once daily for 2-3 days.
Precaution: Do not consume seeds in excess quantity.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby
places.
Suggested Reading(s): Zengin, G., Ferrante, C., Gnapi, D. E., Sinan, K. I., Orlando, G., Recinella, L., Diuzheva, A., Jeko,J., Cziaky, Z., Chiavaroli, A., Leone, S., Brunetti, L., Allain, C.P., Mahomoodally, M.F., Angelini, P., Covino, S., Venanzoni, R., Tirillini, B., & Menghini, L.(2019). Comprehensive approaches on the chemical constituents and pharmacological properties of flowers and leaves of American basil (
Ocimum americanum L).
Food Research International, 125, 108610.
