Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools.
Ingredients: 1 handful of fresh leaves of Bhang (Cannabis sativa L.) and 5 g fruits of Golki (Piper nigrum L.).
Preparation: Crush both the plants part with some water to prepare paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon of prepared paste twice daily for 1 week.
Precaution: Avoid spicy foods.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Abdallah, E., & Abdalla, W. (2018). Black
pepper fruit (Piper nigrum L.) as antibacterial agent: a mini-review. Journal
of Bacteriology & Mycology, 6(2), 141-145.
Gulcin, I. (2005). The antioxidant and radical scavenging activities of black
pepper (Piper nigrum) seeds. International Journal of Food Sciences
and Nutrition, 56(7), 491-499.
Goyal,
H., Singla, U., Gupta, U., & May, E. (2017). Role of cannabis in digestive
disorders. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 29(2),
135-143.
Pasquali, F., Schinzari, M., Lucchi, A., Mandrioli, M., Toschi, T. G., De
Cesare, A., & Manfreda, G. (2020). Preliminary data on the antimicrobial
effect of Cannabis sativa L. variety futura 75 against food-borne
pathogens in vitro as well as against naturally occurring microbial populations
on minced meat during storage. Italian Journal of Food Safety, 9(2),
80-87.
