| PAS_1 |
"Aapsinghbhai of district Panchmahal treat flatulence by using kakdi. The seeds of `Kakdi' (Cucumis sativus) - a creeper in the Cucurbitaceae, bears long fruits that are eaten as a table vegetable, are pounded and then soaked in water for 2 hr. This preparation is given orally twice per day until the animal is cured.At least 50% relief can be expected 4-5 hr following the first dose (Honey Bee, 3(3&4):20, 1992)." |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro-Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Western Ghat and coastal plain hot humid (6.2),
Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Western plateau and hills region (IX),
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Western Ghat Zone - ZARS, Igatpuri, Dist. Nashik
Western Maharashtra Scarcity Zone (MH-6),- ZARS, Solapur
Sub Montane Zone – ZARS, Kolhapur
Plain Zone – ZARS, Ganeshkhind, Pune |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
The most common clinical signs include expulsion of gas from the anus, with or without odor, mild abdominal discomfort, mild stomach distention or bloating, and excessive gaseous sounds or rumbling from the abdomen (borborygmus). If the animal has an underlying malassimilation problem (inability or impaired ability of the gastrointestinal tract to provide nutrients to the body), clinical signs will also include loose stools or diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss. |
| Disease Description |
The excessive formation of gas in the stomach or intestine is referred to as flatulence. Flatus is the medical term used to describe air or gas expelled through the anus. |
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| Procedure of Use |
A formulation from ajma, onion and the aerial root of the banyan tree is found to be effective in treating flatulence in animals. A mixture of ajma(100 g), onion(200 g) and the aerial root of the banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is fed to the animal to control the condition of flatulence. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
The most common cause of flatulence is a change in diet or from the animal eating something spoiled (dietary indiscretion). Most cases of chronic flatulence are caused by a diet that is poorly digested by the animal. These poorly digestible diets cause excessive fermentation in the colon and subsequent gas formation. |
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| Other Medications / Treatments |
Medical therapy may include carminatives (medications to relieve flatulence) such as zinc acetate, Yucca schidigera, or probiotics. |
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| Practice ID |
KNW0020000000371 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1719 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)