Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea.
Disease symptoms: Frequent loose and watery motion, dehydration, weakness.
Ingredients: 7-10 leaves of Chatwan (Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br.), 15 ml Mustard oil.
Preparation: Collect, wash and fry the leaves with mustard oil.
Dosage/Application: Feed the prepared leaves to the affected animal twice daily for 3 days.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in the nearby fields.



Suggested Reading(s):

Baliga, M. S., Jagetia, G. C., Ulloor, J. N., Baliga, M. P., Venkatesh, P., Reddy, R., Rao, K. V. N. M., Baliga, B. S., Devi, S., Raju, S. K., Reddy, T. K., Bairy, K. L. & Veeresh, V. (2004). The evaluation of the acute toxicity and long term safety of hydroalcoholic extract of Sapthaparna (Alstonia scholaris) in mice and rats. Toxicology Letters, 151(2), 317-326.