Innovation Description
The
traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation, chronic constipation.
Ingredients: 1 handful of dried leaves of Surti (Nicotiana tabacum L.
).
Preparation: Collect and burn the leaves to produce
smoke.
Dosage/Application: Expose produced smoke to the affected area twice daily for 10-15 mins till relief.
Ingredient's availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested
Reading(s):
Binorkar, S. V., & Jani, D. K. (2012). Traditional medicinal usage of tobacco-a review. Spatula DD, 2(2), 127-134.
