Allium cepa L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Dysentery
By : Mr. Kaliyammal ,
Madurai,
Tamil Nadu
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms:
Blood
and mucus in stools
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link and 10 g bulb of Allium
cepa L.
Preparation: Crush both the ingredients together to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2 tablespoon of the paste daily twice till the ailment cures.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Other ingredient is
available in local market.
Suggested
Reading(s):
Pankaj, K. (2015). Thin
Layer Chromatographic investigation on leave of Leucas Aspera extracted
in ethanol and dichloromethane. International Research Journal of
Biological Sciences, 4(7), 69-72.
Shinkafi, S. A., &
Dauda, H. (2013). Antibacterial activity of Allium cepa (onion) on some
pathogenic bacteria associated with ocular infections. Scholars Journal of
Applied Medical Sciences, 1(3), 147–151.
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