| PAS_1 |
"Perumal Koundar solve problem of ectoparasite infestation in animal. Details In order to control mites and ticks infestation of cattle, a slurry is made out of tank silt also known as ‘Karambaiman’ and one kg of pounded ‘usila’ leaves (Albizia amara). The solution is smeared all over the body of the animal. The animal is then made to stand in the sun for a few hours, after which it is given a bath. The treatment keeps away the blood sucking parasites and also ensures a lustrous skin ( Honey Bee: 10(3): 8, 1999)." |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Madhya Bharat plateau Western Malwa plateau, Eastern Gujarat plain, Vindhyan and Satpura range and Narmada Valley hot, moist semi-arid eco-subregion (5.2), Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Gujrat Plains And Hills Region (XIII) , Agro-Climatic Zone (NARP) Middle Gujarat Zone (GJ-3) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Some of these effects include skin inflammation, pruritis, alopecia and occasionally skin thickening (lichenification); toxic and allergic responses caused by antigen and anticoagulant in the saliva of blood feeding arthropod; self wounding due to the activities of some ectoparasites such as warble flies, and myiasis |
| Disease Description |
An ectoparasitic infestation is a parasitic disease caused by organisms that live primarily on the surface of the host. Examples: Scabies. |
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| Procedure of Use |
Ectoparasite infestation causes small abscesses in the skin of the animal. Itching follows and the parasite sucks blood of the animal which becomes weaker day by day.
To treat the condition, Sursing Ratva uses the leaves of the sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica). The leaves are crushed while adding some water and a paste is made. This paste is rubbed on the body of the animal. This treatment rids ectoparasite infestation in animals and also itching that goes with it.
Three days after rubbing this medicine, the animal has to be compulsorily bathed. Otherwise, the hair on its skin will fall. Hot water bath will be ideal for good health of the animal. This is a traditional practice which is popular in the Dahod area.
The herb (Luffa cylindrica<i/> is available in the monsoon.
(This practice was rechecked by Purushottambhai B. Patel in June 2004). |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
An ectoparasitic infestation is a parasitic disease caused by organisms that live primarily on the surface of the host. Examples: Scabies. Crab louse (pubic lice) |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000002953 |
| Reference |
Dahod/2000/6 |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1214 |
| Reference |
Dahod/2000/6 |
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HBN |
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