Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea
Disease symptoms: Frequent loose, watery motion, weakness.
Ingredients: 10 leaves of Tulasi (
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) and 4 g seeds of Jaifal (
Myristica fragrans Houtt.)
Preparation: Remove the seed coat of nutmeg and crush along with leaves to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume the paste (1-2 g for children) and (2-3 g for adult) twice a day.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):https://www.ecronicon.com/ecgds/pdf/ECGDS-06-00350.pdf
https://ijpsr.com/bft-article/evaluation-of-anti-diarrhoeal-potential-of-leaf-extracts-of-ocimum-san....
Gatne, M. M., Ghangale, G. R., & Surve, V. S. (2008). Studies on Anti-diarrhoeal Activity of
Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) in Rats.
The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College,
16(1), 42-43.
Than, A., Kulkarni, H. J., Hmone, W., & Tha, S. J. (1989). Anti-diarrhoeal efficacy of some Burmese indigenous drug formulations in experimental diarrhoeal test models.
International Journal of Crude Drug Research,
27(4), 195-200.
