Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish decolouration of body, eyes and urine.
Ingredients: 1 handful roots of Guruch (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the roots with water to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume half cup juice
thrice daily for 15 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Kavitha, B. T., Shruthi, S. D., Rai,
S. P., & Ramachandra, Y. L. (2011). Phytochemical analysis and
hepatoprotective properties of Tinospora cordifolia against carbon
tetrachloride-induced hepatic damage in rats. Journal of Basic and
Clinical Pharmacy, 2(3), 139–142.