Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for skin disorders.
Disease symptoms: Itching, red spots on skin, hives, allergy, nasal congestion, rashes, watery eyes, swelling, pain.
Ingredients: 15 g fruit of Tita karela (Momordica charantia L.), 5 g rhizome of Kophur (Hedychium spicatum Sm.), 2-5 ml Narikol tel-Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera L.)
Preparation: Grind the ingredients to make paste. Add 2-5 ml of the coconut oil and mix properly.
Dosage/Application: Infected area is washed with warm water. Apply the paste twice a day for 4-6 days.
Precaution: Nil.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in wild all year round. 

Suggested Reading(s): 

Kumar, K. S., & Bhowmik, D. (2010). Traditional medicinal uses and therapeutic benefits of Momordica charantia Linn. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 4(3), 23-28.

Sravani, T., & Paarakh, P. M. (2011). Hedychium spicatum Buch. Ham.-an overview. Pharmacologyonline Newsletter, 2, 633-642.

Jain, A. P. (2015). Herbal formulation of Cocos nucifera L. for treatment of eczematic infections: an in vitro study. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 1(1), 16-20.