Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Blood in feces, discomfort, itching, irritating defeacation
Ingredients: 2 kg fibrous fruit mesocarp of Nariyel (
Cocos nucifera L.) and 200 g of Curd.
Preparation: Burn the fibers to collect the ash.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 spoonful of prepared ash with curd twice daily for 5 days
Precaution: Avoid urad dal, rice, and sour food items during medication
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby fields. Curd is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Hashempur, M. H., Khademi,
F., Rahmanifard, M., & Zarshenas, M. M. (2017). An evidence-based study on
medicinal plants for hemorrhoids in Medieval Persia. Journal of
Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 22(4), 969-981.
