Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for itching.
Disease symptoms: Raised (red or white), painful or itchy rash, scaly or rough skin, cracked skin, discolored patches of skin.
Ingredients: 50 g Sarso oil (Mustard oil), Noorani tel, Kapoor (Campher), Kagji neembu (Citrus limon L.).
Preparation: Make paste of adding all the ingredients.
Dosage/ Application: Apply the medication once in a day for 7 days. The effect of the medicine is observed after 7 days.
Ingredients' availability: The ingredients are available in local market.



Suggested Reading(s):


Beltagy, A. M. (2014). Investigation of new antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Brassica rapa L. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(6), 84-88.


Otang, W. M., & Afolayan, A. J. (2016). Antimicrobial and antioxidant efficacy of Citrus limon L. peel extracts used for skin diseases by Xhosa tribe of Amathole District, Eastern Cape, South Africa. South African Journal of Botany, 102, 46-49.