Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for eczema.
Disease symptoms: Skin infection, itching, rashes, redness, rough, scaly patches on the skin
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Neem (
Azadirachta
indica A.Juss.).
Preparation: Wash and grind the leaves to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste over the affected area once daily till relief.
Ingredients' availability: Plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Tabassum, N., & Hamdani, M. (2014). Plants used to treat skin diseases. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 8(15), 52–60.
