Moringa oleifera Lam.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Dog Bite
By : Ms. Rani Mathew,
Idukki,
Kerala
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for a dog bite.
Disease symptoms: Puncture wounds, lacerations,
frothing, bleeding, swelling, pain.
Ingredients: 200 g leaves of Drumstick (Moringa oleifera Lam.), 100 g rhizomes of Turmeric (Curcuma longa
L.), 200 g whole plant of Dhub grass (Cynodon dactylon (L.)
Pers.) and 20-30 ml Cow ghee.
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush all the ingredients to prepare
a mixture. Warm the ghee.
Dosage/Application: Apply the ghee and then apply the mixture on the
bitten place once daily.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby
places. Cow ghee is available in the local market.
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