Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Severe diarrhoea with mucus and blood in faeces, and mild abdominal pain.
Ingredients: 100 g shoots of Nunnar (Portulaca oleracea L.).
Preparation: Crush the fresh shoots to obtain juice from it and mix the juice with water.
Dosage/Application: Administer the mixture orally once or twice a day for 2-3 days.
Precaution: Avoid eating rice and fast foods during medication.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. 


Suggested Reading(s):

Chan, K., Islam, M., Kamil, M., Radhakrishnan, R., Zakaria, M., Habibullah, M., & Attas, A. (2000). The analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Portulaca oleracea L. subsp. sativa (Haw.) Celak. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 73(3), 445-451.

Lei, X., Li, J., Liu, B., Zhang, N., & Liu, H. (2015). Separation and identification of four new compounds with antibacterial activity from Portulaca oleracea L. Molecules, 20(9), 16375-16387.