Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for skin diseases.
Disease symptoms: Rashes, eczema, swelling on udders, itching
Ingredients: 250 g leaves and roots of Adalokadam (Justicia adhatoda L.), 100 g leaves and flowers of
Kanik kona (Cassia fistula L.), 100 g leaves and stem of Uttham (Justicia gendarussa Burm.f.), 100 g root of Satavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.), 250 g of leaves and
bark of Aryavep (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.), 100 g leaves of Koovallam (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa), 250 g of leaves and flowers of Erikki (Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton), 100 g of whole plant of Uzhinja (
Cardiospermum halicacabum L.), 100 g leaves of Thottavadi
(Mimosa pudica L.), 100 g leaves of Thazhuthama (Boerhavia diffusa L.),100 g fruit of Muyal chevi (Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC.), 250 g whole plant of Kurumthothi (Sida cordifolia L.), 100 g whole plant of Karuka
grass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.), 100 g whole plant of Keezhar nelly (Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.), 250 g bark of Moringa tree (Moringa oleifera Lam.), 200 g stem of Amruthavalli (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson), 50 g stem of Somlata (Cynanchum acidum (Roxb.) Oken), 100 g leaves and stem of Kurumulaku (Piper nigrum L.), 100 g bark and
leaves of Karua patta (Cinnamomum verum J.Presl), 100 g leaves of Akil (Aquilaria malaccensis Lam.) and 50 g packet Kapuram ( Camphor), 1 L Coconut
oil and 1 L Coconut milk.
Preparation: Cut all the plant parts into thin small pieces and boil in 9 L water till the decoction reduces to 3 L. Add Coconut milk and Coconut oil to the decoction and stir well. Boil again in a big bronze vessel while continuously
stirring it with Neem wood till the liquid becomes thick (gum-like). Now, add camphor
and stir continuously until the perfumed aroma rises from the decoction. Cool the decoction for 10 minutes and then filter.
Dosage/Application: Apply the decoction
over the affected area of the animal twice daily till it cures.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Other
ingredients are available in the local market.
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