Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for malaria.
Disease symptoms: Chills, fever, sweating, vomiting, headache
Ingredients: Leaves of Kalamagh (Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees
).
Preparation: Crush the leaves to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 20 ml of the extracted juice once daily in the morning on an empty stomach for 9 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Dua, V. K., Ojha, V. P., Roy, R., Joshi, B. C., Valecha, N., Devi, C. U., Bhatnagar, M.C., Sharma, V.P., & Subbarao, S. K. (2004). Anti-malarial activity of some xanthones isolated from the roots of Andrographis paniculata. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 95(2-3), 247-251.
