Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation
Ingredients: 50 g stem and leaves of Bhengraj (
Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.) and 5 g Gudd (Jaggery).
Preparation: Crush stem and leaves to extract the juice. Mix the juice with jaggery to prepare a mixture.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2 spoonful mixture thrice daily for 5-7 days.
Precaution: Avoid intake of sour, brinjal and spicy food items.
Ingredients’ availability: The
plant is available in nearby places. Jaggery is are available in the local market.
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.
