Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish discolouration of body, eyes and urine, weakness.
Ingredients: 5-6 fruits of Kali Mirch (Piper nigrum L.), 250 ml milk, and Iron vessel.
Preparation: Boil the milk with fruits in an iron vessel.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared mixture once daily till recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Other ingredients are available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Zodape, G. V., & Gaikwad, V. S. (2019). Effect of Piper nigrum (L.) on hepatotoxicity induced by ethionamide and para amino salicylic acid in Sprague-Dawley rats. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, 12(3), 1531-1541.