Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea in children.
Disease symptoms: Abdominal cramps, dehydration, loose motion. 
Ingredients: 100 g dried kernel of Aam (Mangifera indica L.).              
Preparation: Collect and crush the kernels along with mishri to prepare a powder.
Dosage/Application: Feed 1 spoon of prepared powder to the affected child twice daily for 2-3 days.
Ingredient's availability: The plant is available in nearby places. 

Suggested Reading(s):     

Khare, C. P. (2008). Indian medicinal plants: an illustrated dictionary. Verlag, Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Science & Business Media.  

Sairam, K., Hemalatha, S., Kumar, A., Srinivasan, T., Ganesh, J., Shankar, M., & Venkataraman, S. (2003). Evaluation of anti-diarrhoeal activity in seed extracts of Mangifera indica. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 84(1), 11-15.