Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for the wound.
Disease symptoms: Pain, swelling, redness, pus, bleeding.
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Genda (
Tagetes erecta L.)
Preparation: Crush the leaves to prepare a paste .
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste on the affected area twice daily till cure.
Ingredient availability: 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.