Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for wound.
Disease symptoms: Pain, bleeding, swelling
Ingredients: Fresh stem of Alag Padh (Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.).
Preparation: Collect, wash, and crush the stem to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste to the affected area for 5 days.
Ingredients’ availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Hassan, W., Buabeid, M. A., Kalsoom, U., Bakht, S., Akhtar, I., Iqbal, F., & Arafa, E. S. A. (2020). Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. expedites the healing process in contact frostbite. BioMed Research International, 2020, 4327651.
