Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for helminthiasis.
Disease symptoms: Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weight loss, vomiting
Ingredients: 20-30 g leaves of Aloe vera (
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.).
Preparation: Crush the leaves to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume the extracted juice in the morning once daily for 15 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby
places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Foster, M., Hunter, D., & Samman, S. (2011). Evaluation of the nutritional and metabolic effects of
Aloe vera.
Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.
