Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for urinary tract infection.
Disease symptoms: Swelling, lower abdominal pain, pain during urination.
Ingredients: 50 g seeds of Chid chid (Achyranthes aspera L.), 3 fruits of Gol mirch (Piper nigrum L.).
Preparation: Crush the plant parts to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 50 ml of the extracted juice along with water twice daily till cure.
Precaution: Avoid sweet and sour items.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. 

Suggested Reading(s):

Jayakumar, T., Sridhar, M. P., Bharathprasad, T. R., Ilayaraja, M., Govindasamy, S., & Balasubramanian, M. P. (2009). Experimental studies of Achyranthes aspera (L) preventing nephrotoxicity induced by lead in albino rats. Journal of Health Science, 55(5), 701-708.

Sudjarwo, S. A., Eraiko, K., Sudjarwo, G. W., & Koerniasari (2017). Protective effects of piperine on lead acetate induced-nephrotoxicity in rats. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 20(11), 1227–1231.