Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for wound.
Disease symptoms: Redness, pain, pus, swelling
Ingredients: 10-20 g leaves of Senur (Bixa orellana L.
).
Preparation: Collect the leaves and clean them properly. Crush the leaves to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste to the affected area once daily till cure.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Espiritu, A. A., Lao, S. N. L., &
Guerrero, J. J. G. (2016). Burn wound healing potential of Bixa orellana
Linn [Bixaceae] leaf extracts on albino mice. Journal of Medicinal Plants, 4(1),
84-87.
