Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools.
Ingredients: 10 g seeds of Mushur (Lens culinaris Medik.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and cook the seeds in 2 cupful water.
Dosage/Application: Consume the cooked seeds on an empty stomach twice daily till recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Rahmatullah, M. (2017). Uncommon phytotherapeutic practices in Hajiganj Upazila of Chandpur district, Bangladesh against gastrointestinal disorders. EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System, 4, 68-74.
