Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for the wound.
Disease symptoms: Pain, bleeding, swelling, redness.
Ingredients: One handful of the leaves of Neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.), 20 ml of the Coconut oil.
Preparation: Allow the leaves to dry under the sun. Grind the dried leaves and mix with coconut oil to prepare a fine paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste on the wound once daily until recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Chundran, N. K., Husen, I. R., &
Rubianti, I. (2015). Effect of neem leaves extract (Azadirachta Indica)
on wound healing. Althea Medical Journal, 2(2), 199-203.
