Psidium guajava L.
Courtesy: Dr. Hitendra Ram
Herbal Treatment for Retention of Placenta (ROP) in Goat
By : Mr. Thiru Kathiresan,
Pudukkottai,
Tamil Nadu
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for retention of placenta (ROP) in goat.
Disease symptoms: Degenerating,
discoloured, ultimately fetid membranes hanging from the vulva
Ingredients: One handful leaves of Guava (Psidium
guajava L.), 10 g
dried rhizome powder of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and 10
g Jaggery.
Preparation: Collect, mix and crush all the ingredients to prepare
a paste. Make bolus from the prepared paste.
Dosage/Application: Feed the prepared bolus to the affected goat
once daily for 3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby
places. Jaggery is available in local market.
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