Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has the suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish discolouration of body, pale stool, weight loss.
Ingredients: 20 g leaves of Guava (Psidium guajava L.
).
Preparation: Collect, wash and boil the leaves in 500 ml of water until the volume reduces to half. Then filter the decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume the freshly prepared decoction once daily in the morning for 5-7 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Roy, C. K., & Das, A. K. (2010). Comparative evaluation of different extracts of leaves of Psidium guajava Linn. for hepatoprotective activity. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 23(1), 15–20.
