Problem Addressed

The innovator, a traditional herbal healer, observed that synthetic additives in modern medicines may cause side effects. The 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 are reported to be more effective than standard medicines. The innovator has also developed herbal remedies for high blood pressure, dysentery, pneumonia, migraines, and various common ailments. He was invited by the Government of Saudi Arabia to share his expertise in herbal remedies and agriculture for a year.