Innovation Detail

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 .