Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for eye disease.
Disease symptoms: Red eyes, itching, watery eyes.
Ingredients: Roots of Kashmal (Berberis aristata DC.), cotton cloth.
Preparation: Boil the roots in water to form a decoction and filter using a cotton cloth.
Dosage/Application: Put the filtrate into the eyes twice a day for 10 days.
Precaution: Avoid sweet and sour foods.
Ingredients' availability: The ingredients are available in nearby places.


Suggested Reading(s):

Khan, I., Najeebullah, S., Ali, M., & Shinwari, Z. K. (2016). Phytopharmacological and ethnomedicinal uses of the Genus Berberis (Berberidaceae): A review. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 15(9), 2047-2057.