Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Frequent loose and watery motion, loss of appetite, malaise
Ingredients used: 20 g leaves of Akwan (Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton) and 2 g salt.
Preparation: Mix and crush both the ingredients to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Feed 20 g prepare paste with chapati of bajra once daily for 3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.



Suggested Reading(s): 

Kumar, S., Dewan, S., Sangraula, H., & Kumar, V. L. (2001). Anti-diarrhoeal activity of the latex of Calotropis procera. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 76(1), 115-118.