Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for eye infection in cows. 
Disease symptoms: Redness of eyes, excessive tear-straining, blinking and forced closed of the eyelids and pain from direct sunlight.
Ingredients: 25-50 g leaf of Kona simolu (Commelina benghalensis L.)
Preparation: Crush the leaves and make paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply this paste over the cow eyes, 2-3 times a day for 4-6 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in wild and local areas.

Suggested Reading(s): 

Sandhu, P. S., Singh, B., Gupta, V., Bansal, P., & Kumar, D. (2011). Potential herbs used in ocular diseases. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 3(4), 1127.