Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for eczema.
Disease symptoms:  Skin infection, itching, rashes, redness
Ingredients: 500 g fresh root of Munga (Moringa oleifera Lam.), 500 g fresh seeds of each- Sesame (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. ex DC.), Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), Rice (Oryza sativa L.), Bajra (Cenchrus americanus (L.) Morrone), Juvar (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench), Chane (Cicer arietinum L.), Makka (Zea mays L.), Kali Udal (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper), 500 g fresh root of Banz (Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss).
Preparation: Burn all the ingredients in an earthen pot to extract the oil.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared oil to the affected area.
Ingredients’ availability: The plants are available in nearby places.

Suggested Reading(s):

Bharath, M., Tulasi, E. L. R., Sudhakar, K., & Eswaraiah, M. C. (2013). Dalbergia sissoo DC–an important medicinal plant. International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry, 3(2), 384-388.

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Polshettiwar, S., & Khorate, S. S. (2016). Triticum aestivum-a green gold. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(4), 636-651.

Shafeen, S. A. B. A. (2012). Anti-inflammatory activity of Cicer arietinum seed extracts. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 5(1), 64-8.