Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools.
Ingredients: 2 g dried leaves of Chai (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze), 5 g of Mishri (Crystallized sugar).
Preparation: Mix both the ingredients to prepare a mixture.
Dosage/Application: Consume 5-7 g of the prepared mixture twice daily for 2 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Mishri is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Doustfatemeh, S., Imanieh, M. H., Mohagheghzade, A., Zarshenas, M. M., Torkamani, Z., Yousefi, G., Farhangiz, S., & Salehi, A. (2017). The effect of Black Tea (Camellia sinensis (L) Kuntze) on pediatrics with acute nonbacterial diarrhea: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 22(1), 114-119.
