Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for irregular menstruation.
Disease symptoms: Menstruation before or after the due date.
Ingredients: 50 g dry seeds of Til (
Sesamum
indicum L.).
Preparation: Soak the seeds in water overnight.
Dosage/Application: Consume the infusion in the morning on empty stomach for 10 days.
Precaution: Avoid intake of meat and chilly food items.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby areas.
Suggested Reading(s):
Rajith, N. P., Ambily, D. V., Dan, V. M., Devi, P. S., George, V., & Pushpangadan, P. (2012). A survey on ethnomedicinal plants used for menstrual disorders in Kerala. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge,11(3), 453-460.
