Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea.
Disease symptoms: Frequent and loose motion, weakness, dehydration
Ingredients: 30 g fruit peel of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) and 100 ml Buttermilk.
Preparation: Dry and grind the peel to prepare a powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume prepared powder with buttermilk once daily for 4-5 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Buttermilk is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Khare, C. P. (2008). Indian
medicinal plants: an illustrated dictionary. Verlag, Berlin/Heidelberg:
Springer Science & Business Media.
Mudgal, S.
& Prajapati, J. (2017).
Dahi—An Indian Naturally Fermented Yogurt. In Shah, N. (Ed.), Yogurt in
Health and Disease Prevention (pp.353-369). London/ UK: Academic Press.
Qnais, E. Y., Elokda, A. S., Abu Ghalyun, Y. Y., & Abdulla, F. A. (2007). Antidiarrheal activity of the aqueous extract of
Punica granatum (Pomegranate) peels.
Pharmaceutical Biology,
45(9), 715-720.
