Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for endoparasite.
Disease symptoms: Loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, abdominal pain.
Ingredients: 10 - 12 g of Nishinda (Vitex negundo L.) and 1 teaspoon Honey.
Preparation: Crush the leaves to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 5 ml juice with honey twice daily on an empty stomach for 3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Honey is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Agrawal, K. K., Singh, S., Kaushik, S., Kumar, A., Kishor, B., Verma, G., & Raghuvanshi, S. (2018). In-vitro anthelmintic screening of Vitex negundo Linn. Indian Journal of Drugs, 6(2), 133-135.
