Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for whooping cough.
Disease symptoms: Forceful hacking, wheezing, coughing
Ingredients: Root of Kandangkathiri (
Solanum virginianum L.) and 250 ml of Goat milk.
Preparation: Crush a handful of root and mix it with milk.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 cup of prepared mixture once daily for 5 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places and goat milk is available in local markets.
Suggested Reading(s):
Raja, W., Nosalova, G., Ghosh, K., Sivova,
V., Nosal, S., & Ray, B. (2014). In vivo antitussive activity of a
pectic arabinogalactan isolated from Solanum virginianum L. in guinea
pigs. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 156, 41-46.