Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for the wound.
Disease symptoms: Redness,
pain, pus and swelling.
Ingredients: Roots of Genda (Tagetes erecta L.).
Preparation: Crush the roots to make a paste from it.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste overwound.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Oguwike, F. N., Onubueze, D. P. M., & Ughachukwu, P. (2013). Evaluation of activities of marigold extract on wound healing of albino wister rat. Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 8(5), 67-70.
