PART-I Innovation from Punjab.pdf - National Innovation Foundation

PART II : HERBAL PRACTICES & PRODUCTSAcacia nilotica (L.) Del. (Babul)NIF DatabaseUse from PunjabAbscessBurn the fresh wood on fire and collect the fluid oozingout while burning, apply it on affected area- Somesh Singala, Patiala, PunjabUses from other statesMouth soresTake bark juice orally after adding a little sugar- Geeta Devi Kumavat, Jaipur, RajasthanPneumoniaBoil paste of bark with little sugar and water. After cooling,filter it and take orally- Chen Singh Charan, Nagor, RajasthanDiarrhoeaExtract the juice of the leaves and take orally- Omkarmal G Maur, Nagor, RajasthanUses in Classical Codified LiteraturePaste made from fresh leaves is applied on the foreheadfor headache 1 ; decoction of the bark is gargled to giverelief from sore throat 2 ; decoction of the bark is consumedto cure bronchitis 3 ; and the dried bark powder is takenorally with water for diabetes 4 . Toothpaste is preparedfrom Acacia with the brand name ‘Dental cream’ 5 . Thirtypatents have been found on its medicinal uses such asfor dental plaque and gingivitis 6 .Skin crackPound leaves with black pepper and cow’s ghee. Applythe paste on skin cracks- Dansingh Laxmansingh Parihar, Junagadh, GujaratBurnMix the bark of the plant with mustard oil and boil it inwater till it completely evaporates. Apply the preparationon affected body parts.- Jagadish, Hissar, HaryanaDental careGargle the decoction of the bark to strengthen teethand eliminate other dental problems- Geeta Devi Kumavat, Jaipur, RajasthanSource: (httpwww.anbg.gov.aucpbrtaxonomyacacia-nilotica-cu-560.jpg)PUNJAB INNOVATES 30