Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Fever, yellowish discolouration of body, pale stool, weight loss
Ingredients: 1 whole plant of Bhumi awla (Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.).
Preparation: Crush the whole plant to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 cup of juice twice daily for 30 days.
Ingredients’ availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Pramyothin, P., Ngamtin, C., Poungshompoo, S., & Chaichantipyuth, C. (2007). Hepatoprotective activity of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. et. Thonn. extract in ethanol treated rats: in vitro and in vivo studies. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 114(2), 169–173.
