Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea.
Disease symptoms: Frequent and loose motion, weakness, dehydration
Ingredients: 50 g Whole plant of Dudhiya ghas (Euphorbia hirta L.)
Preparation: Wash, grind plant and mix in water to form a drink.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 cup of prepared drink in morning.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Ali, M., Mehmood, M., Saleem, M., & Gilani, A. (2020). The use of Euphorbia
hirta L.(Euphorbiaceae) in diarrhea and constipation involves calcium
antagonism and cholinergic mechanisms. BMC Complementary Medicine and
Therapies, 20(1), 1-16.
Shih, M., & Cherng, J. (2012) Drug Discovery: Research in Pharmacognosy,
(pp. 165-180). Rijeka, Croatia: InTechOpen.
