HERBS & CATTLE TREATMENT
(As collected from village herdsmen of Kandhamal & Ganjam districts of Odisha State, India)
Repeat Breeding
Symptoms: The cow does not become pregnant although it comes to heat regularly and bull crossing or artificial insemination is carried out scientifically.
About the Herbs as Medicine
| Vernacular Name (Odiya) | Common English Name | Scientific Name | Photo of the Plant | Photo of Medicinal Part & Its Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koilikhia / Koilekha | Marsh Barbel | Hygrophila auriculata |  |
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| Simili | Silk Cotton Tree / Kapok Tree | Bombax ceiba |  |
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| Amba | Mango | Mangifera indica |  |
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Preparation of Medicine & Its Application
1. Root of marsh barbel plant and seed kernel of mango are taken in equal proportion, pestled in water, and fed to the cow once a day.
(OR)
2. Bark of the kapok tree (a handful) is pestled with milk and the mixture is fed to the cow once or twice daily.