Practice Name:

Cure for Dermatitis in Camels

Affected Animal	Cattle , Buffalo
Affected Animal (Scientific Name)	1. Bos Taurus and 2. Bubalus bubalis
Affected Animal (Taxonomy)	Bovidae
Affected Animal (Vernacular)	1. Gai, gau. 2. Bhais, bhohis
Category	Veterinary Care
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Innovator / Knowledge Provider	Lilabhai Raval
City / District	Mehsana
KVK District	Ganpat University,Kherva Dist: Mehsana
Address	Varvada village of Siddhpur talukaof Mehsana district in Gujarat
Languages Spoken	Gujarati
Vocation	Farmer
State	Gujarat
PIN Code	384215

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PAS_2
Agro Ecological Zone	Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Northern Plain (and Central Highlands) In (4.2) Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and Hills Region (XIII)Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Gujarat zone (GJ-4)
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Procedure of Use	A camel develops white patches all over its body because of itch. It rubs itself against ground or plants. Horses and asses also suffer from the same disease. To cure dermatitis, Raval boils leaves of akda (Calotropis gigantea) in water. He applies the solution twice a day on the affected animal’s body. He learnt this method from his father. Akda (Calotropis gigantea ) grows throughout the year in every kind of soil. The plant has a smooth surface. Its leaves and branches spill milk if cut. Boil leaves of "akda" (Calotropis gigantea ) in water. Apply this solution twice a day on the affected animal’s body. This cures dermatitis in camels.
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Other Medications / Treatments
Limitations of Approaches	Local availability of herbal ingredients, their parts in particular form, vehicle to use the preparations; induction of proper dosage, etc.
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Reference	HBN database
Annotation ID	GIAN/GAVL/1748
Reference	HBN database
Scout	HBN