Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for skin infection. 
Disease symptoms: Itching, redness, blemishes.  
Ingredients: Leaves of Kuppaimeni (Acalypha indica L.), Seeds of Omum (Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague), 
Preparation: Grind the ingredients and make a paste of it.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste on the affected area.
Ingredients' availability: Plant is available in nearby places. 

Suggested Reading(s):

Hassan, W., Noreen, H., Rehman, S., & Gul, S. (2016). Antimicrobial efficacies, antioxidant activity and nutritional potentials of Trachyspermum ammi. Vitamins & Minerals, 5(3), 1-5.

Hota, S., & Chatterjee, A. (2016). Traditional and indigenous uses of plants for treatment of skin diseases by the tribes in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 4(5), 175-180.