Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation
Ingredients: 10 g dry root of Sarpagandha (
Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz), 3-4 fruits of Black pepper (
Piper
nigrum L.).
Preparation: Collect and crush both the plant parts to prepare a powder.
Dosage/
Application: Consume 1-2 spoon of prepared powder on an empty stomach daily for 10-15 days.
Precautions: Avoid alcohol.
Ingredients availability: The plants are available in nearby areas.
Suggested Reading(s):
Ladda, R. G., Ambhore, J. S., & Aradwad, R. P. (2013). Studies on identification of traditional medicinal plants used as remedies on piles by traditional practitionares. International Journal of Science and Nature, 4(1), 212-213.
Sulaiman, C. T., Jyothi, C. K., Unnithan, J. K., Prabhukumar, K. M., & Balachandran, I. (2020). Identification of suitable substitute for Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz) by phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 9(1), 1-11.
