Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish decoloration of body, eyes, and urine
Ingredients: 5 inch stem of Gurich (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson), 1 spoonful Mishri (Crystallized sugar).
Preparation: Collect, wash, crush and soak the stem in 200 ml water overnight. Collect the infusion and mix crystallized sugar.
Dosage/Application: Consume the infusion in the morning empty stomach for 10 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Crystallized sugar is available in the local market. 

Suggested reading(s):

Arunachalam, K., Yang, X., & San, T. T. (2022). Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers: Protection mechanisms and strategies against oxidative stress-related diseases. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 283, 114540.