Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for worms in stomach of infants.
Disease symptoms: Loose motion, weakness, low appetite.
Ingredients: Leaves of Bhat (Clerodendrum infortunatum L.) and 2-3 fruits of Gol mirch (Piper nigrum L.).
Preparation: Wash and grind the root with water to prepare juice , add gol mirch to it.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared juice on an empty stomach.
Precaution: Avoid sour, sweet and spicy food.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Atjanasuppat, K., Wongkham, W., Meepowpan, P., Kittakoop, P., Sobhon, P., Bartlett, A., & Whitfield, P. J. (2009). In vitro screening for anthelmintic and antitumour activity of ethnomedicinal plants from Thailand. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 123(3), 475-482.
Bhattacharjee, D., Das, A., Das, S. K., & Chakraborthy, G. S. (2011).
Clerodendrum infortunatum Linn.: a review.
Journal of Advances in Pharmacy and Healthcare Research,1(3), 82-85.
