BELLIRIC MYROBALAN(विभीतकी) Belleric myrobalan is commonly grown as an avenue tree in South East Asia. It holds great importance in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine as it is one among the ‘Triphala’. In the epic Mahabharata, it is mentioned that the nuts of the plant was used as dice by Shakuni. The term Vibhita in sanskrit […]
In Tamil siddha maruthuvam, Diabetes mellitus is called as Madhumega Noi (மதுமேக நோய்), Pramegham (பிரமேகம்), Neerilivu (நீரிழிவு), Salarogma (சல ரோகம்), Miguneer (மிகு நீர்), Vehumooththiram (வெகு மூத்திரம்), Innippuneer (இனிப்பு நீர்), Mehaneer (மேக நீர்), and colloquially it is called sugar disease (சக்கரை நோய்- Sakkarai Noi). In siddha medicine system, Diabetes mellitus is described as a metabolic disorder in which body […]
Clove(लवङ्ग) Clove is a herb that is of great importance in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine. Valued mainly for its ability to cure diseases related to the digestive system, clove is also a household herb that finds its place among spices and condiments as well. It is being used in Indian and Chinese cuisine for over […]
VETIVER (उशीरं): Vetiver is a perennial grass having its ethnicity in India, it is famous for its fragrance. Both Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine recognizes the medicinal value of the herb. It was considered as a high class perfume, used by the royalty. Since ancient time Indians used vetiver for making screens, mats, hand […]
