Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish discolouration of body, eyes and urine.
Ingredients: 20 g fresh leaves of Zarandi (Ricinus communis L.) and 20 g fresh Jaggery.
Preparation: Crush the leaves to prepare a paste and add jaggery.
Dosage/Application: Consume the paste once daily with water till cure.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Babu, P. R., Bhuvaneswar, C., Sandeep, G., Ramaiah, C. V., & Rajendra, W. (2017). Hepatoprotective role of Ricinus communis leaf extract against d-galactosamine induced acute hepatitis in albino rats. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 88, 658-666.
