Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish decoloration of body, eyes, urine.
Ingredients: 100 g root of Gajpuraina (Trianthema portulacastrum L.) and 25 g of Sugar.
Preparation: Wash and crush the root to extract the juice then add Sugar.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared juice twice daily for 4 days.
Ingredients' availability: Plant is available in nearby places. Sugar is available in the local market.

Suggested Reading(s):

Kumar, G., Banu, G. S., Pappa, P. V., Sundararajan, M., & Pandian, M. R. (2004). Hepatoprotective activity of Trianthema portulacastrum L. against paracetamol and thioacetamide intoxication in albino rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 92(1), 37–40.