Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for irregular menstruation.
Disease symptoms: Pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting
Ingredients: Fresh Root of Esrol (Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz) and Fruits of Kali Mirch (Piper nigrum L.)
Preparation: Grind both the ingredients to prepare juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon of prepared juice twice a day daily for 8 days.
Ingredients availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Haridas, R., & Thomas, B. (2015). Ethnomedicinal knowledge of tribe-Kattunayakans in Nilambur forests of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. International Journal of Phytotherapy, 5(2), 76-85.
Salehi, B., Zakaria, Z.A., Gyawali, R., Ibrahim, S.A., Rajkovic, J., Shinwari, Z.K., Khan, T., Sharifi-Rad, J., Ozleyen, A., Turkdonmez, E. and Valussi, M. (2019). Piper species: A comprehensive review on their phytochemistry, biological activities and applications. Molecules, 24(7), 1364.
