Some additional information on traditional medicinal uses of common herbs used in treatment of small children having Diarrhoea and Intestinal worms.
Some additional information on traditional medicinal uses of common herbs used in treatment of small children having Diarrhoea and Intestinal worms.
Pankaj
Oudhia
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Through the interactions with the senior natives of Chhattisgarh, I got some additional information on use of common herbs in treatment of small children having the problem. I am giving the details in this article.
The senior natives of Chhattisgarh Plains use the bark of Anar (Punica granatum) in treatment. The aqueous extract of bark is given internally. According to them in case of small children, the aqueous extract shows rapid response in little doses. Anar is common fruit yielding herb, planted in home gardens. The senior natives of this region also use the Ama Guthli (Mango fruit stone) in treatment. By crushing the Guthli with the help of water, an aqueous extract is prepared. Shahad (Honey) is added in this extract and the combination is given internally. According to the natives, few doses of this combination stop the Diarrhoea. The use is continued till complete cure. In complicated cases, the senior natives use the bark of Ama (Mango). The bark is converted into powder and in combination with Dahi (Curd), given internally as treatment. The senior natives of Bagbahera region are aware of use of Babool leaves in treatment. The juice is extracted and in combination with sugar and Shahad given internally to the patients. The new leaves are considered more promising. Babool is a common tree in this part of Chhattisgarh. Its scientific name is Acacia nilotica. The senior natives of this region also prepare a decoction by boiling Chirai Jam bark (Syzygium cumini) in water. This decoction is very effective and reduces the intensity of trouble in very less time.
In treatment of Intestinal worms, the senior natives informed me about the use of many common herbs. The senior natives of Dhamtari region informed me about the use of Andi leaf juice in treatment. The leaf juice is used in combination with Shahad (Honey). Andi is a common herb in this part of Chhattisgarh. Its scientific name is Ricinus communis. The senior natives of Narharpur region prepare a special herbal combination by mixing the Baibirang (Emblia ribes) in the oil of Bhelwa (Semecarpus anacardium). The small globules are prepared and patients are advised to take one globule twice a day till complete cure. The senior natives informed that the use of this combination have many other health benefits. It develops natural resistance inside the body. Baibirang is well known herb for Intestinal worms. It is an integral part of many popular herbal combinations. The natural forests of Chhattisgarh are rich in Baibirang. The senior natives of this region also consider the bark of Reetha (Sapindus emarginatus) best in treatment of Intestinal worms particularly in case of small children. The bark powder is given internally with Gud (Jaggery) to flush out the intestinal worms. The senior natives of Bastar region are aware of use of Parsa Phal (Pods) in treatment of Intestinal worms. The pods are dried in shade and converted into powder. This powder is given with shahad (Honey) internally. The traditional healers of this region are also aware of this combination. They informed me that to get more promising effects one must use Doodh (milk) in place of Shahad. Parsa is a well known medicinal herbs in Chhattisgarh. Its scientific name is Butea monosperma.
The above mentioned herbs and herbal combinations are specially for small children. The senior natives take special precaution and care, in treatment of small children. This valuable information is limited to senior natives because the natives of young generation are not showing interest in traditional knowledge. Now, as the information is compiled in form of research articles, I am confident that it will remain safe for future generations.
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