Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for heart disease.
Disease symptoms: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure. 
Ingredients: 50 g root of Bael (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa), 50 g leaves of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) and 5-10 g Rock salt.
Preparation: Collect, wash and boil all the ingredients in 1 L water to prepare a decoction. 
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared decoction twice daily til cure.   
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Rock salt is available in the local market.  

Suggested Reading(s):

Ramachandra, Y., Ashajyothi, C., & Padmalatha, R. (2012). Cardio protective effect of Aegle marmelos on isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in rats. International Journal of Biology, Pharmnacy and Applied sciences, 1, 718-729.

Ravishankar, K., & Indira, N. (2015). Antioxidant Activity of ethanolic extract of Ricinus communis leaf. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, 5(1), 179-183.