Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for gastritis.
Disease symptoms: Upper stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, indigestion.
Ingredients: Leaves of Veliparuthi (Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.), Salt.
Preparation: Crush the leaves to extract juice from it & add salt to it.
Dosage/Application: Consume the juice once a day till recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Salt is available in the local market.
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.
