Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery
Disease symptoms: Blood in stool, diarrhoea, inability to empty bowels, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, or flatulence
Ingredients: 1 g leaves of Bengsaag (
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.).
Preparation: Collect and wash the leaves.
Dosage/Application: Consume the washed leaves twice daily for 2-3 days.
Ingredient's availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Mostafa, M., Saha, B.K., Islam M.E., Begum, J., Roy, B.K., Ahmed, K., Hossain, M.E. (2006). Antidiarrhoeal and antibacterial activities of Centella asiatica [L.] Urban [Thankuni]. Hamdard Medicus, 49(1), 12-17.
