Cissus quadrangularis L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Diarrhoea
By : Mr. Veerayee ,
Madurai,
Tamil Nadu
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea.
Disease symptoms: Frequent and loose motion, abdominal pain.
Ingredients: Pirandai (Cissus quadrangularis L.), Puliam Pirandai (Cyphostemma setosum (Roxb.) Alston)
Preparation: Crush the ingredients to make juice from it.
Dosage/Application: Consume juice once in a day on an empty stomach till cure.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Feyera, T., Assefa, S., Mekonnen, E., & Legesse, A. (2017). Phytochemical screening and toxicity profiles of crude extracts of Cissus quadrangularis L. and Solunum incanum L. in mice. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 11(33), 411-418.
Khan, S.,
Singh, M., & Chaghtai, S. (1991). Ethnomedicobotany of Cissus
quadrangularis Linn. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 7, 170-2.
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