Innovation Description
The
traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation, chronic constipation.
Ingredients: 100 g dried root of Nariyel (Cocos nucifera L.
) and 100 g Curd.
Preparation: Crush the root to prepare a powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume 50 g of the prepared powder with curd twice daily for 10-15 days.
Ingredient's availability: The plant is available in nearby places and curd is available in the local market.
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.
