Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for eczema.
Disease symptoms: Skin infection, Itching, rashes, redness.
Ingredients: 50 g root of banmirchi (Capsicum annuum L.), 21 Seeds of Golki (Piper nigrum L.).
Preparation: Crush the roots with golki to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply this paste on the affected area once in a day for 10 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Lin, Z., Liao, Y., Venkatasamy, R., Hider, R. C., & Soumyanath, A. (2007). Amides from Piper nigrum L. with dissimilar effects on melanocyte proliferation in?vitro. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 59(4), 529-536.
Sanati, S., Razavi, B. M., & Hosseinzadeh, H. (2018). A review of the effects of
Capsicum annuum L. and its constituent, capsaicin, in metabolic syndrome.
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 21(5), 439–448.
