Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for worms in stomach.
Disease symptoms: Loose motion, weakness, low appetite, weight loss.
Ingredient: 3 buds of Chirata tita (
Swertia chirayita (Roxb.) H.Karst.), and 3 fore buds of Bheta tita (
Clerodendrum infortunatum L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the ingredients to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2-3 teaspoons of juice on empty stomach once daily for 2 days.
Precaution: Avoid sweet food.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
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.
Iqbal, Z., Lateef, M., Khan, M. N., Jabbar, A., & Akhtar, M. S. (2006). Anthelmintic activity of
Swertia chirata against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep.
Fitoterapia, 77(6), 463-465.
