Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for malaria.
Disease symptoms: Chills, fatigue, fever, night sweats, shivering, or sweating.
Ingredients: 10 g inner bark of Neem (
Azadirachta indica A.Juss.).
Preparation: Grind the bark along with water to prepare mixture.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared mixture in the morning daily for 2-3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The
plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Murugan, K., Panneerselvam, C., Samidoss, C. M.,
Madhiyazhagan, P., Suresh, U., Roni, M., ... & Benelli, G. (2016). In
vivo and in vitro effectiveness of Azadirachta indica-synthesized
silver nanocrystals against Plasmodium berghei and Plasmodium
falciparum, and their potential against malaria mosquitoes. Research in
Veterinary Science, 106, 14-22.
