

Problem Addressed
The innovator, a traditional herbal healer, observed that synthetic additives in modern medicines may cause side effects. Lack of local health infrastructure forces people to travel long distances for allopathic treatments that are costly and sometimes ineffective.
Technology
He uses minimal equipment to innovate remedies at home. Sil Timbur Tel (Mountain Pepper Oil), is
derived from Litsea citrata (Lauraceae) and other plants. It helps manage joint and body pain, fever and
blood sugar. His powdered blend of hora (Terminalia chebula Retz.), bora (Terminalia belerica (Gaertn.)
Roxb.), black salt, jawnow, ginger, and bokay timbur (Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb.) eases gastric troubles.


Societal Impact
His remedies for chronic piles and diabetes have been more effective than standard medicines. The
innovator has also developed herbal remedies for blood pressure, dysentery, pneumonia, migraines, and
various common ailments. He was invited by the Saudi Arabian government to share his expertise in
herbal remedies and agriculture for a year.