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PAS 1
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Achyranthes aspera (Common name: Prickly chaff flower, Devil's horsewhip; Family:Amaranthaceae): The traditional use of this plant is meant for boils, scabies and eruptions of skinand other skin disorders (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334261140_Herbal_plants_as_potent_wound_healers_in_animals_A_review).
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PAS 2
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Aloe vera (Common name: Barbados aloe; Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae): It is most commonlyused herbal plant for skin diseases. The scientific research on this plant have gained moreattention over the last decade due to its reputable, medicinal, pharmaceutical and food properties (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334261140_Herbal_plants_as_potent_wound_healers_in_animals_A_review).
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Agro Ecological Zone
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Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain (5.1) , Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and hills region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra, South Saurashtra (GJ-6,GJ-7)
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Community Practices
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"Farmer Ambavibhai Gokulbhai Dubaria of district Kutch, prepare the charcoal from the Kerada (Capparis decidua) wood. Powdered coal is pasted on the ulcer to minimise the pain and help in recovery (Honey Bee, 2(1): 21, 1991).
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Practice ID
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KNW0010000000356
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Annotation ID
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GIAN/GAVL/1633
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Reference
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HBN database
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Disease
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Ulcer
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Disease Description
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Skin ulcers take long time to heal. If left untreated, they can become infected and cause other medical complications. These ulcers can form on any area of the skin. Depending on type, they are especially common on the legs, mouth or lips, hips, and bottom.
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Management Practices
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Surgery. Typically, noninfected skin ulcers don't need surgery.
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