Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation
Ingredients: Fruit of Limbu (Citrus × limon (L.) Osbeck).
Preparation: Squeeze the fruit to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Apply the juice over the affected area.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is 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.
