HERBAL ROOT

Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra (Root)
Tamil Name: அதிமதுர வேர்ப்பொடி / Athimathura verppodi
Malayalam Name: ഇരട്ടി മധുരം / Irattai Maduram
Telugu Name: అతిమధురం / Atimadhuram
Hindi Name: जेठीमधु / Jethimadhu

Therapeutic benefits: சிறுநீர் எரிச்சல் (Urinary Irritation), எலும்பு நோய்கள்(Bone Diseases), இருமல் (Cough), காமாலை (Jaundice), கண் நோய்கள் (Eye problem),வயிற்றுப்புண் (Peptic Ulcer), வெண் குட்டம் (Leucoderma), வெப்பு நோய் (Fever) Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, is a commonly used herb in Siddha and Ayurvedic medicine. Studies indicates that Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn possesses antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalarial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti-hyper glycemic properties. Various other effects like antiulcer, antiviral, antihepatotoxic, and antifungal. Its roots were also demonstrated to have antidepressant, hypotensive hepatoprotective, spasmolytic, memory strengthening activity.

Direction: At morning empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

Botanical Name: Asparagus racemosus (Root)
Tamil Name: தண்ணீர்விட்டான் கிழங்குப்பொடி / Thanneervittan Kizhangu Podi
Malayalam Name: ശതാവരി കിഴങ്ങു / Karalakam
Telugu Name: చల్ల గడ్డ / Challa Gadda
Hindi Name: नरकंट / Sadabori

Description: Satawari (Asparagus racemosus) is a climbing plant which grows in low forest areas throughout India. Asparagus racemosus (Satawari) is recommended in Ayurvedic and Siddha texts for prevention and treatment of gastric ulcers, dyspepsia and as a galactogogue. A. racemosus has also been used successfully by some Ayurvedic practitioners for nervous disorders, inflammation, liver diseases and certain infectious diseases. It is also useful in treatment of epilepsy, kidney disorders, chronic fevers, excessive heat, stomach ulcers and liver cancer, increases milk secretion in nursing mothers and regulates sexual behaviors. Medicinal uses: Asparagus racemosus cleanses, nourishes, and strengthens the female reproductive organs and so, it is traditionally used for PMS, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopause and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) like endometriosis. Asparagus racemosus is considered as the most potent female health tonic. Asparagus racemosus also supports deeper tissue and builds blood, helping in treating infertility, prevents miscarriage and acts as a post-partum tonic as it increases lactation, regularizes the uterus and balances hormones, probably due to phyto-estrogens.

Therapeutic Uses: அனல், வெள்ளைபடுதல் (Leucorrhoea), நெடுநாட்பட்ட சுரம் (Chronic fever), நீரிழிவு (Diabetes), வெட்டை (Venereal diseases), விந்து நட்டம்.

Dosage: Twice or thrice a day, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

Botanical Name: Hedychium spicatum (Rhizome)
Tamil Name: பூலாங்கிழங்குப் பொடி / Poolankizhangu Podi
Malayalam Name: കച്ചോലം / Katcholam
Telugu Name: కచ్చురాలు / Kachuralu
Hindi Name: कपूरकचरी / Kapurkachari

Description: Hedychium spicatum is commonly known as Spiked Ginger Lily. It is found in the entire Himalayan region.

Traditional Uses: Traditionally, the rhizomes are used in the treatment of respiratory disorders, fevers, tranquilizer, hypotensive, antispasmodic, CNS depressant, nalgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, pediculicidal and cytotoxic activities. The powdered rhizome in divided doses is used in conditions like bronchial asthma, cough, chest heaviness, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and pulmonary eosinophilia. The rhizomes are also used in dyspepsia, diarrhea, piles, liver complaints, ulcers, skin diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. Also, used for external uses.

Usage (External): Take 2 teaspoon (5g) powder mixed with curd or rose water, apply to face then wash after 30 minutes.

Botanical Name: Curcuma Aromatica (Root)
Tamil Name: கஸ்தூரி மஞ்சள் பொடி / Kasturimanjal Podi
Malayalam Name: മഞ്ഞൾ / Manjal
Telugu Name: పసుపు / Pasupu
Hindi Name: हल्दी / Haldi

Description: Wild Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica Salisb.) is extensively used as an aromatic medicinal cosmetic in India. The plant has been in traditional use and in Ayurvedic literature it is mentioned as a remedy for various diseases related to skin, cardiovascular and respiratory system. For the last few decades, research works have been done to establish the pharmacological potential of wild Turmeric and its extracts. Some of them include anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anti-melanogenic, antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity, anti-tumor, anti-cancer, anti-repellent, antitussive, anti-platelet activity and antinephrotoxic activity. Kasturi Manjal is widely used by Indian women for skin rejuvenation.

Dosage: As directed by physician. External Uses: While bathing, Take adequate quantity of powder mix with gramflour powder or directly apply to face and body then bath.