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