Innovation Description
The
traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation.
Ingredients: 500 mg-1 g fruits of Harde (Terminalia chebula Retz.) and 1 glassful of Chass.
Preparation: Collect and crush the fruits to prepare a powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared powder with Chass twice daily till cure.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Chass is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Singh, T. T., Sharma, H. M., Devi, A. R., & Sharma, H. R. (2014). Plants used in the treatment of piles by the scheduled caste community of Andro village in Imphal East District, Manipur (India). Journal of Plant Sciences, 2(3), 113-119.
