Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea
Disease symptoms: abdominal cramps, abdominal pains, frequent passing of loose, watery faeces.
Ingredients: Young leaves of peyara (Psidium guajava L.)
Preparation: Crush the leaves of the plant and extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 cup of juice once a day.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places.

Suggested Reading(s): 

Birdi, T., Daswani, P., Brijesh, S., Tetali, P., Natu, A., & Antia, N. (2010). Newer insights into the mechanism of action of Psidium guajava L. leaves in infectious diarrhoea. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 10(1), 1-11.