Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for
jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish discoloration of body
Ingredients: 5 g whole plant of Keelanelli (Phyllanthus amarus L.), 2 Bulbs of Onion (
Allium cepa L.) and 100 ml Goat's milk.
Preparation: Crush all the ingredients together to prepare a mixture.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared mixture once daily till cure.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in the nearby forest.
Other ingredients are also available in local markets.
Suggested Reading(s):
Ozougwa, J. C., & Eyo, J. E. (2014). Hepatoprotective effects of Allium cepa (onion) extracts against paracetamol-induced liver damage in rats. African Journal of Biotechnology, 13(26), 2679-2688.
Pramyothin, P., Ngamtin, C., Poungshompoo, S., & Chaichantipyuth, C. (2007). Hepatoprotective activity of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. et. Thonn. extract in ethanol treated rats: in vitro and in vivo studies. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 114(2), 169–173.
