Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for heart disease.
Disease symptoms: Chest pain, short breath, irregular heartbeat.
Ingredients: 250 g bark of Arjun (Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn.) and 5 fruits of Mahua (Madhuca longifolia (J.Koenig ex L.) J.F.Macbr.).
Preparation: Boil the plant parts in 1/2 L water to prepare 1 cup decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume the decoction early morning on an empty stomach.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Devi, N., & Sangeetha, R. (2016). Madhuca longifolia (Sapotaceae): A review of its phytochemical and pharmacological profile. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 7(4), 106-114.
Parmar, H. S., Panda, S., Jatwa, R., & Kar, A. (2006). Cardio-protective role of Terminalia arjuna bark extract is possibly mediated through alterations in thyroid hormones. Die Pharmazie-An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 61(9), 793-795.
