Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools, weakness, dehydration.
Ingredients: One handful of each, seeds of Mango (Mangifera indica L.), seeds of Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.), leaves of Curry (Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.), leaves of Chundakka (Solanum torvum Sw.), and seeds of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), Ghee.
Preparation: Allow all the plant parts to dry and grind them together to prepare powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume 5 g of the powder along with ghee once daily until recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places and ghee is available in nearby markets.
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