Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.
Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus,
bleeding during defecation, an itchy anus.
Ingredients: 1 kg leaves of Black nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves to extract a juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2-3 ml of the prepared juice and apply it on the affected area once daily till cure.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is 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.
