Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for eye injury.
Disease symptoms: Pain, red eyes, swelling, watery eyes.
Ingredients: 25 g seeds of Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton), 10 g Laung (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry), a pinch latex of Afeem (Papaver somniferum L.), 25 g Fitkari (Alum) and 250 g Cow ghee.
Preparation: Crush and cook all the ingredients to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste over the eyelid.
Precaution: Avoid eye contact.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Other ingredients are available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Duke, A.J. (1983).Papaver somniferum L.Handbook of Energy Crops.
Korikanthimathm, V. S., Prasath, D., & Rao, G. (2000). Medicinal properties of cardamom Elettaria cardamomum. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences, 22, 683-685.
Semwal, A., Kumar, V., Bhatt, S. P., & Ashok, K. (2016). Medicinal plants with antiocular activities. International Journal of Medicine Research, 1(2), 35-53.
