Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation
Ingredients: 8 g root of each, Pavattai (
Pavetta indica L.), Ilavangapathiri (
Cinnamomum verum J.Presl), Kottaikaranthai (
Sphaeranthus africanus L.), and Kalarchikodi (
Guilandina bonduc L.), 8 g bulb of Vellai poondu (
Allium sativum L.).
Preparation: Crush all the ingredients to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon prepared juice once daily till recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
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Jadeja, B. A., Odedra, N. K., & Odedra, K. R. (2006). Herbal remedies used for haemorrhoids by tribals of Saurashtra, Gujarat. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 5(3), 348-352.
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