Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea.
Disease symptoms: Frequent and loose motion, weakness, dehydration.
Ingredients: 100 g root of Thanneervitan (Asparagus racemosus Willd.), 20 g seeds of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and 10 ml Gingelly oil.
Preparation: Crush the root to extract the juice and boil with rice until solidification.
Dosage/Application: Consume prepared mixture with gingelly oil once daily for 3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Gingelly oil is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Bhandary, B. S. K., Sharmila, K. P., Kumari, N. S., Bhat, V. S., & Fernandes, R. (2017). Acute and subacute toxicity profile of
Asparagus racemosus root extract, Isoprinosine and Shatvari syrup in swiss albino mice.
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science,
7(05), 129-135.
Choo, J. (2019). How to stop diarrhea by using rice water. Remedy groove.
Retrieved on October 6, 2020, from https://remedygrove.com/remedies/How-to-stop-diarrhea
Khare, C. P. (2008). Indian
medicinal plants: an illustrated dictionary. Verlag, Berlin/Heidelberg:
Springer Science & Business Media.
Venkatesan, N., Thiyagarajan, V.,
Narayanan, S., Arul, A., Raja, S., Kumar, V.J.S., Rajarajan, T., &
Perianayagam, B.J. (2005). Anti-diarrhoeal potential of Asparagus racemosus
wild root extracts in laboratory animals. Journal of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8(1), 39-46.
Wong, H. B. (1981). Rice water in treatment of infantile
gastroenteritis. The Lancet, 318(8237), 102–103. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(81)90462-1
