Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea.
Disease symptoms:  Frequent and loose motion, weakness, dehydration, lethargy.  
Ingredients: 50 g leaves of Asparagus (Asparagus racemosus Willd.) and 1 teaspoon of salt.  
Preparation: Collect, wash and boil the leaves in 300 ml water for 20 minutes then add salt in it to prepare a decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume 20 ml of the prepared decoction twice daily until cured.  
Precaution: Avoid sweets, pickle, milk and use boiled water during treatment.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Salt 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.

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 Science, 8(1), 39-46.