Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools
Ingredients: 50 g seeds of Talmakana (Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) Heine).
Preparation: Grind the seeds to make powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume the powder twice daily for 5 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Bellah, S. F., Islam, M. N., Karim, M. R., Rahaman, M. M., Nasrin, M. S., Rahman,
M. A., & Reza, A. A. (2017). Evaluation of cytotoxic, analgesic,
antidiarrheal and phytochemical properties of Hygrophila spinosa (T.
Anders) whole plant. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and
Pharmacology, 28(2), 185-190.
