Innovation Description
The
traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish decolouration of body, eyes and
urine.
Ingredients: 100 g leaves of Phyllanthus amarus Schumach.
& Thonn. and 250 ml Milk.
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves
to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared paste with milk once daily
for 15-30 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants
are available in the nearby fields. Milk is available in the local
markets.
Pramyothin, P., Ngamtin, C., Poungshompoo, S., & Chaichantipyuth, C. (2007). Hepatoprotective activity of
Phyllanthus amarus Schum. et. Thonn. extract in ethanol treated rats: i
n vitro and
in vivo studies.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 114(2), 169–173.
