Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for fever
Disease symptoms: Headache, body ache, high body temperature, weakness
Ingredients used: 100 g fresh leaves of Neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.) , 13 seeds of Pepper (Piper nigrum L.)
Preparation: Grind both the ingredients and make a thick paste. Mix the prepared paste in 500 ml of water.
Dosage/Application: Feed the prepared mixture to the affected animal once daily for 3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.




Suggested Reading(s):

Ashorobi, R. B. (1998). Antipyretic effect of Azadirachta indica in bacteria endotoxin induced fever in the rat. Phytotherapy Research: An International Journal Devoted to Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluation of Natural Product Derivatives, 12(1), 41-43.   

Kolhe, S. R., Borole, P., & Patel, U. (2011). Extraction and evaluation of piperine from Piper nigrum Linn. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology, 2(2), 144-149.