Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for heart problems. 
Disease symptoms:  Fatigue, irregular heartbeat, chest pain
Ingredients:  2 fruit of Kakreja (Guilandina bonduc L.),2 seed of Kaali mirch ( Piper nigrum L.)
Preparation:  Crush all ingredients to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application:  Consume prepared paste as required.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.   

Suggested Reading(s):

Nayagam, A.A.J., Gunasekaran, S., Rangarajan, S. et al. Myocardial potency of Caesalpinia bonducella Linn. on doxorubicin induced myocardial infarction in albino rats.International Journal of Phytomedicine and Phytotherapy, 5, 43.

Vijayakumar, R. S., & Nalini, N. (2006). Piperine, an active principle from Piper nigrum, modulates hormonal and apolipoprotein profiles in hyperlipidemic rats. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 17(2), 71-86.