Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood in stools, mucus in stools
Ingredients: 4 nos leaves of Mosundari (Houttuynia cordata Thunb.), Salt.
Preparation: Roast the leaves and mix a pinch of salt in it.
Dosage/Application: Eat the leaves thrice a day for 7 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Salt is available in local market.
Suggested
Reading(s):
Basak, M., Dey, B. K.,
Mohanty, J. P., Das, T., Uriah, T., & Shil, D. (2011). Ethanolic extract of
the leaves of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. produces anti-diarrhoeal and
gastrointestinal motility slowing effects in albino rats. International
Journal of Research in Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, 1(4),
235-238.
