Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for kidney stones.
Disease symptoms: Pain, irritation during urination.
Ingredients: Leaves of Pategoja (Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
) and Sugar candy.
Preparation: Crush the leaves to extract 30-40 ml juice. Heat a clean iron rod until it becomes red hot and dip it in the extracted juice until the bubble comes out of it. Let the juice cool down and dissolve sugar candy into it.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared formulation once daily in the morning on an empty stomach until cured.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places and
the other ingredient is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Ahmed, S., Hasan, M. M., & Mahmood, Z. A. (2016). Antiurolithiatic plants in different countries and cultures. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 5(1), 102-115.
