Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for ear pain.
Disease symptoms: Redness, swelling around the outer ear, sharp, dull or burning ear pain.
Ingredients: Bulb of Lahsun (
Allium sativum L.), Leaves of Neem (
Azadirachta indica A.Juss.), Mustard oil.
Preparation: Boil the bulb and leaves in mustard oil.
Dosage/Application: Instil 4-5 drops into the ear canal.
Ingredients' availability: The ingredients are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
El-Mahmood, A. M., Ogbonna, O. B., & Raji, M. (2010). The antibacterial activity of Azadirachta indica (neem) seeds extracts against bacterial pathogens associated with eye and ear infections. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 4(14), 1414-1421.
Sarrell, E. M., Cohen, H. A., & Kahan, E. (2003). Naturopathic treatment for ear pain in children.
Pediatrics, 111(5), e574-e579.
