Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested
treatment for
heart problems.
Disease symptoms: Fluttering in your chest, racing heartbeat, slow heartbeat, chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath.
Ingredients: 200-500 g bark of Arjun (Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn.) and 100 ml Gakhir (Milk).
Preparation: Collect, clean and crush the bark to extract the juice. Mix the juice with milk to prepare a mixture.
Dosage/Application: Consume half cup prepared mixture twice daily for 7 days. Consume for more time if the condition persists.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in the nearby forest. Gakhir is available locally.
Suggested Reading(s):
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.
