Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools, weakness, dehydration
Ingredients: 20 g leaves of Pezhumkurunnu (Careya arborea Roxb.) and 200 ml Milk.
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves, Add milk.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared solution twice daily till relief.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Milk is available in local markets.
Suggested
Reading(s):
Rahman,
M. T., Khan, O. F., Saha, S., & Alimuzzaman, M. (2003). Antidiarrhoeal
activity of the bark extract of Careya arborea Roxb. Fitoterapia,
74(1-2), 116-118.
