Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Calculi
By : Mr. Judunath Basumatary ,
Kokrajhar,
Assam
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested a treatment for calculi.
Disease symptoms: Pain in the back, belly, or side, Pain or burning urination, Cloudy or smelly urine
Ingredients: 10-15 g rhizome of Buri tokon/ Crepe ginger (Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta)
10-15 g rhizome of Chopsini/ Koita alu/ China root (Smilax china L.)
10-15 g leaves of Patgaja (Orjumudwi)/ Miracle leaf (Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken.)
Preparation: Collect the ingredients and grind them to make a paste. Mix with 40-50 ml water and then filter.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 cup of juice 2-3 times daily on empty stomach till relief.
Ingredients' Availability: The ingredients are available in village forests in all seasons.
Suggested
Reading(s):
Pawar,
V. A., & Pawar, P. R. (2014). Costus speciosus: an important medicinal
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Chen,
L., Yin, H., Lan, Z., Ma, S., Zhang, C., Yang, Z., Li, P., & Lin, B. (2011).
Anti-hyperuricemic and nephroprotective effects of Smilax china L. Journal of
Ethnopharmacology, 135(2), 399-405.
Salauniyan,
S., Irchhaiya, R., Nandlal Singh, S. A., Chanchal, D. K., & Bijauliya, R.
K.(2019) Evaluation pharmacological study of Bryophyllum pinnatum plant for
antilithiatic activity. International Journal of Pharmacology, 6(4), 141-145
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