Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested a herbal treatment for helminthiasis.
Disease symptoms: Loose motion, weight loss, vomiting, abdominal pain, worms in stool.
Ingredients: 100 g leaves of Neem (
Azadirachta indica A.Juss.).
Preparation: Grind the leaves to
extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon of the juice daily morning on an empty stomach for 4 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby
places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Iqbal, Z., Lateef, M., Jabbar, A., & Gilani, A. H. (2010). In vivo anthelmintic activity of Azadirachta indica A. Juss seeds against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep. Veterinary Parasitology, 168(3-4), 342-345.
