Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for gastritis.
Disease symptoms: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, bloat.
Ingredients: Rhizome of Sukku (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and leaves of Veliparuthi (Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.).
Preparation: Grind the plant parts
to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume the juice daily.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Karthishwaran, K., & Mirunalini, S. (2010). Therapeutic potential of Pergularia daemia (Forsk.): the Ayurvedic wonder. International Journal of Pharmacology, 6(6), 836-843.
Nanjundaiah, S. M., Annaiah, H. N. M., & Dharmesh, S. M. (2011). Gastroprotective effect of ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale) extract: role of gallic acid and cinnamic acid in H+, K+-ATPase/H. pylori inhibition and anti-oxidative mechanism. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2011,249487 .
