Tamarindus indica L.
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Herbal Treatment for Dysentery
By : Ms. Sudha Kumari,
Hazaribag,
Jharkhand
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools.
Ingredients: 50 g dry leaves of Imli (Tamarindus indica L.) and 250 ml of Rice water.
Preparation: Grind the leaves to make powder. Add the powder to the boiled
rice water.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared infusion until cured.
Precaution: Avoid oily and spicy foods.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Bhadoriya, S. S., Ganeshpurkar, A., Narwaria, J., Rai, G.,
& Jain, A. P. (2011). Tamarindus indica: extent of explored
potential. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 5(9), 73-81.
Kuru, P. (2014). Tamarindus indica and its health related effects. Asian
Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 4(9), 676-681.
Nayak, S., Behera, S. K., & Misra, M. K. (2004). Ethno-medico-botanical
survey of Kalahandi district of Orissa. Indian Journal of Traditional
Knowledge, 3(1), 72-79.
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