Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation.
Ingredients: 50 g fresh Dub grass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.) and Sugar.
Preparation: Crush the grass to extract the juice and mix with sugar.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2 spoon juice trice a day for 5-7 days.
Ingredient's availability: The ingredients are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
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.
