Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for kidney stone.
Disease symptoms: Pain and irritation during urination
Ingredients: Leaves of Dhusara (
Cocculus hirsutus (L.) W.Theob.) and Kalla kanda (
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.).
Preparation: Crush the ingredient to make a paste and prepare tablets of 25 g each.
Dosage/Application: Consume tablets daily once.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Alok, S., Jain, S. K., Verma, A., Kumar, M., &
Sabharwal, M. (2013). Pathophysiology of kidney, gallbladder and urinary stones
treatment with herbal and allopathic medicine: a review. Asian Pacific
Journal of Tropical Disease, 3(6), 496–504.
Saka, Wa., Akhigbe, Re., Popoola, Ot. & Oyekunle, Os.
(2012). Changes in serum electrolytes, urea, and creatinine in Aloe vera-treated
rats. Journal of Young Pharmacists 4(2), 78-81.
