Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for Jaundice
Disease symptoms: Fever, Yellowish decoloration of body, eyes and urine
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Acalypha indica L. and Goat milk.
Preparation: Crush the leaves to make a paste and mix it with 200 ml of goat's milk.
Dosage/Application: Consume the mixture daily.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Other ingredient is
available in local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Kumar, S. S., Kumar, C. V., & Vardhan, A. V. (2013). Hepatoprotective activity of Acalypha indica linn against thioacetamide induced toxicity. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5, 3-7.
