Portulaca oleracea L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Eczema
By : Mr. Sanjay Singh Uplana,
Ujjain,
Madhya Pradesh
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for eczema.
Disease symptoms: Skin infection, itching, rashes, redness.
Ingredients: 100-200 g whole plant of Kulfa (Portulaca oleracea L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the whole plant to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste once daily till cure.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Zhou, Y. X., Xin, H. L., Rahman, K., Wang, S. J., Peng, C., & Zhang, H. (2015). Portulaca oleracea L.: a review of phytochemistry and pharmacological effects. BioMed Research International, 2015,925631 .
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