Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for respiratory disorders.
Disease symptoms: Difficulty in breathing, stubborn cough, chest pain, chronic phlegm.
Ingredients: 2-3 leaves of Ajmo (
Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague) and 10 g fresh rhizome of Ginger (
Zingiber officinale Roscoe).
Preparation: Grind both the plant parts to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2 spoon juice twice daily for 30 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby
places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Bairwa, R., Sodha, R. S., & Rajawat, B. S. (2012). Trachyspermum ammi. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 6(11), 56-60.
Khan, A. M., Shahzad, M., Raza Asim, M. B., Imran, M., & Shabbir, A. (2015). Zingiber officinale ameliorates allergic asthma via suppression of Th2-mediated immune response. Pharmaceutical Biology, 53(3), 359-367.
