Question 27 of 34beginner💡 UnderstandEssay2 marks

Do you use similar home remedies at home? List a few examples.

Correct Answer

Many home remedies used for livestock have parallels in human home remedies.

Turmeric is used as an antiseptic for wounds in both humans and animals.

Ginger and pepper are used for treating colds and indigestion in humans, similar to their use for livestock indigestion.

Neem is used for skin problems and as an insect repellent for humans, similar to its use for tick prevention in animals.

Jaggery is used as a digestive aid and energy source for humans, and is also used to improve fodder palatability for animals.

Salt is an essential mineral for both humans and animals.

These traditional remedies reflect shared knowledge across human and animal healthcare practices.

Exercise: Activity 10: Preparing home remedies | Q: 2 | (Page Page 26)
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Explanation

The chapter describes home remedies for livestock including neem, lantana leaves, and turmeric for parasites, and a mixture of betel leaves, ginger, pepper, garlic, and rock salt for indigestion. Many of these ingredients (turmeric, ginger, neem, jaggery) are also commonly used in Indian households for human ailments.

Solution Steps

  1. Turmeric is used as antiseptic for wounds in both humans and animals

  2. Ginger and pepper are used for treating colds and indigestion in humans and livestock

  3. Neem is used for skin problems and as insect repellent for humans, and for tick prevention in animals

  4. Jaggery is used as digestive aid and energy source for humans, and to improve fodder palatability for animals

  5. Salt is an essential mineral for both humans and animals

  6. Traditional remedies reflect shared knowledge across human and animal healthcare practices

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