Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for skin disease.
Disease symptoms: Raised bumps, rashes, pain, itching, scaly skin, rough skin, peeling skin, ulcers. 
Ingredients: 500 g fruits of Aam lakhi (Phyllanthus emblica L.)
Preparation: Crush the fruits to prepare a fine paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste on the body once a day daily until recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.

Suggested Reading(s):

Zanwar, A. A., Badole, S. L., & Saini, R. (2013). Role of Emblica officinalis in prevention of skin disease. In Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Dermatology (pp. 439-444). Humana Press, Totowa, NJ.