Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation.
Ingredients: 5 fruits of Gullar (Ficus racemosa L.), 1 fruit of Kela (Musa x paradisiaca L.), coconut fibre, 1 pinch of Kapur (camphor), 250 g Dahi (Curd).
Preparation: Mix the fruit of Kela with camphor. Burn coconut fibre to form ash, and mix 10 g ash with curd.
Dosage/Application: Consume the Gullar fruits on an empty stomach. Then consume the prepared Kela mixture followed by the prepared curd mixture.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Coconut fibre, curd and camphor are available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Singh, H. (1988). Ethno biological treatment of piles by
Bhoxas of Uttar Pradesh. Ancient Science of Life, 8(2), 167-170.
Sundaram, S. S., Suresh, K., & Sundaram, S. P. (2019).
Indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used to treat hemorrhoids in selected
areas of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Medicinal Plants, 7(4),
24-27.
