Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for eczema.
Disease symptoms: Skin infection, itching, rashes, redness.
Ingredients: Leaves of Tuver (Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth) and Curd.
Preparation: Burn the leaves to collect the ash and mix with curd to prepare a mixture.
Dosage/Application: Apply the mixture over the affected area daily till cure.
Ingredients' availability: Plant is available in nearby places. Curd is available in local markets.
Suggested Reading(s):
Schuster, R., Holzer, W., Doerfler, H., Weckwerth, W., Viernstein, H., Okonogi, S., & Mueller, M. (2016). Cajanus cajan–a source of PPAR? activators leading to anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects. Food & function, 7(9), 3798-3806.
