Traditional medicinal knowledge about common herbs used as home remedies in Chhattisgarh, India. : Recent interactions with the senior natives of Jagdalpur region.
Traditional medicinal knowledge about common herbs used as home remedies in Chhattisgarh, India. : Recent interactions with the senior natives of Jagdalpur region.
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To repel away the mosquitoes, the senior natives use Ajwain (Carum copticum) seeds in unique way. They mix Ajwain in equal proportion of Sarson (Mustard) Oil. The cloth pieces are dipped in this solution and after soaking, the pieces are hung in different corners of the room. According to the senior natives, this application repels away the mosquitoes. I have observed its practical uses. As mosquitoes are common problem in all parts of Chhattisgarh, I personally feel that by systematic research we can develop Ajwain based formulations to repel away the Mosquitoes in more promising way. The senior natives informed that incase of bites by mad dog, they suggest the fellow natives to take the freshly extracted juice from whole herb of Jangli Chaulai (Amaranthus spinosus). This juice is given as supplement treatment to main treatment. Jangli Chaulai occurs as wasteland herb in this part of Chhattisgarh. The traditional healers of this region are also aware of the use of Jangli Chaulai. According to them, its use at initial stages give promising results. The senior natives informed that the curry prepared from Parval (Trichosanthes dioica) fruits is a boon for the patients having paralysis. The curry of Parval is one of the popular curries in Chhattisgarh. Parval is under cultivation in Chhattisgarh. The senior natives use the aqueous paste of clay soil externally in treatment of spleen related troubles. It is applied on affected parts and after drying it is washed. The application is continued (twice a day) till complete cure. The healers add herbs in soil to make the paste more effective. I have mentioned in previous articles that the natives and traditional healers of other parts of Chhattisgarh recommend the external application of Fudhar (Calotropis gigantea) latex and Dhikur (Aloe vera) Gel to remove the thorns from skin. The senior natives of Jagdalpur region informed during recent interactions that in such cases they fill the affected part with Hing (Asafoetida). Within very short time, the thorn comes out spontaneously. I got good information for the natives having the problem of Obesity. The senior natives informed that the combination of Chana dal (Chickpea splitted seeds) and Shahad (Honey) is very promising in reducing the extra fat. The Dal is soaked in water overnight. Next morning the soaked Dal is given with Shahad, empty stomach. The patients having the problem of bleeding piles are suggested by the senior natives to boil the Methi (Fenugreek) seeds in water and prepare a herbal decoction. This decoction is given thrice a day and the treatment is continued till complete cure. It is considered as one of the promising treatments for immediate relief.
I have written a lot on about in-depth traditional medicinal knowledge the healers, herb collectors, vendors and natives of this region are having. This article is a supplement previous articles.
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