Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for fever.
Disease symptoms: High body temperature, cold ears, loss of appetite
Ingredients: 250 g roots of Kela (Musa x paradisiaca L.)
Preparation: Crush the roots and add 500 ml water.
Dosage/Application: Feed the mixture to the animal twice daily for 5 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.

Suggested Reading(s):

Chegaing, S. P. F., Mefokou, D. Y., Tangue, B. T., Sokoudjou, J. B., Menoudji, S. T., Kamsu, G. T., & Gatsing, D. (2020). Contribution to the ethnobotanical inventory of medicinal plants used for the treatment of typhoid fever in Adamaoua region, Cameroon. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 14(9), 3078-3096.