Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for ringworm.
Disease symptoms: Itchy skin, red ring-shaped rash, redness.
Ingredients: 10 fresh leaves of Chilbil (Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch.)
Preparation: Crush the leaves to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply paste on the affected area once daily for 1 week.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.



Suggested Reading(s):


Ganie, S. A., & Yadav, S. S. (2014). Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch: a review of its ethnobotany, pharmacology, and phytochemistry. BioMed Research International, 2014. 401213.