Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested a treatment for jaundice.
Disease Symptoms: Fatigue, abdominal pain, weight loss, vomiting, fever, pale stool, yellow urine
Ingredients: 50gm stem of Kuhiyar (Saccharum officinarum L.), 50gm stem of Jam lakhuti (Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta) and 20-30gm Taal Mishry (Palm candy).
Preparation: Prepare juice of two plants and add palm candy powder.
Dosage/Application: Mix the content and consume mixture daily in the morning and evening on empty stomach for 1-2 months.
Precautions: Avoid salt, spicy food, tamarind etc
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Palm candy is available in local markets.

Suggested Reading(s): 

Khan, S. W., Tahir, M., Lone, K. P., Munir, B., & Latif, W. (2015). Protective effect of Saccharum officinarum L.(sugar cane) juice on isoniazid induced hepatotoxicity in male albino mice. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 27(2), 346-350.

Ramya, R., & Dhamotharan, R. Antidiabetic Effect of Hellenia speciosa (J. Koenig) SR Dutta in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 9(8), 19-28.

Nehete, J., Bhatia, M., & Narkhede, M. (2010). In-vitro evaluation of antioxidant activity and phenolic content of Costus speciosus (Koen) JE Sm. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 9(3), 271.