Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for skin disorders.
Disease symptoms: Itching, rashes, redness
Ingredients: 100 g leaves and bark of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and boil the leaves to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste on the affected area twice daily till relief.
Ingredients'
availability: The plant is
available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Panda, T., & Mishra, N. (2016). Folk knowledge on medicinal plants used for the treatment of skin diseases in Bhadrak district of Odisha, India. Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, 5(4),1000262.
