Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Snake Bite
By : Ms. Sumangaladevi S,
Idukki,
Kerala
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for snake bite.
Disease symptoms: Pain, bleeding, redness, vomiting, salivation, numbness, bruising, fast heart rate
Ingredients: 50 g bark of Jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the bark to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste over the bitten site immediately after being bitten.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby fields.
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