Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for itching.
Disease symptoms: Redness, spot or blisters, dry cracked skin, leathery or scaly skin
Ingredients: 13 leaves of Gum (Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste over the affected area.
Ingredient's availability: The plant is available in nearby places.



Suggested Reading(s):


Topno, S. C., & Sinha, M. R. (2018). Study of medicinal plants used to heal skin diseases by tribes of west Singhbhum district of Jharkhand (India). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(1), 371-376.