Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for swollen cheek.
Disease symptoms: Swollen cheek, pain
Ingredients: 1-3 leaves of Dhatura (Datura metel L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and slightly heat the leaves.
Dosage/Application: Give warm compress on cheeks with warm leaves twice daily for 1-3 days.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places.



Suggested Reading(s):


Imo, C., Arowora, K. A., Awache, I., & Abdullahi, Z. R. (2016). Haematological effects of ethanolic leaf, seed and fruit extracts of Datura metel on male albino rats. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, 1(2), 509-512.


Agarwal, R., Gupta, R., Yadav, R., Asati, V., & Rathi, J. C. (2019). Anti-Inflammatory activity of seeds extract of Datura stramonium against carrageenan induced paw edema on albino wistar rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, 7, 41-46.