Centella asiatica (Vallarai)

Vallarai

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Botanical name:

Centella asiatica Linn                                                             

Action:

Alterative, Tonic, Diuretic, Stimulant, Emmenagogue

Uses:

Mouth Ulcer, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Filariasis

Part used:

Leaf

Method of preparation:

1)      Prepared as curry and taken along with food daily

2)      Leaf juice can also be taken along with common salt and jathipathiri (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)

Dosage:

As needed

Duration:

40 days

Diet regimen:

General Instructions to be followed.

Benefaction:

Best for treating liver disorders, Improves memory and intelligence, makes body strong

Note: Consulting a qualified siddha physician is mandatory for optimal results

References:

1.  A hand book of common siddha kayakalpa (Rasayana) herbs for healthy life, CCRAS, Dept.of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, New Delhi, 2008

2.       K.S.Murugesa Mudaliar, Siddha Materia Medica (Medicinal Plants Division), Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy, Chennai-106,2013 ,P- 792