Innovation Description
Herbal Treatment for The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near anus, bleeding during defecation.
Ingredients: Husk of Nariyal (
Cocos nucifera L.), Curd.Preparation: Burn the husk to form ash and add curd to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume paste once a day on an empty stomach for 2-3 days.
Ingredients' availability: Plant is available in nearby places. Curd is available in local markets.
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.
