Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for a kidney disorder.
Disease symptoms: Pain during urination,
body pain, fever.
Ingredients: 25 g leaves of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa L.).
Preparation: Crush the leaves to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 10 ml prepared juice twice a day for 30
days.
Ingredients’ availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Pareta, S. K., Patra, K. C., Mazumder, P. M., & Sasmal, D. (2010). Boerhaavia diffusa Linn aqueous extract as curative agent in ethylene glycol induced urolithiasis. Pharmacologyonline, 3, 112-120.
