Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for earache.
Disease symptoms: Pain, jaw pain, ringing in the ears, redness, swelling around the outer ear.
Ingredients: One bulb of Onion (
Allium cepa L.) and 50 ml of Castor oil.
Preparation: Roughly crush the onion and boil it in castor oil for 5 min, allow to cool and filter it
Dosage/Application: Instill 2-3 drops of prepared oil in-ear canal twice daily for 4 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places and castor oil is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Kumar, K. S., Bhowmik, D., Chiranjib, B., & Tiwari, P. (2010). Allium cepa: a traditional medicinal herb and its health benefits. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(1), 283-291.
