INDIAN HERBS & THE KITCHEN REMEDIES: Vepalai

Siddha Vaidyam & the Kitchen Medicines

Siddha Vaidyam is not just the oldest and the first medical system that ever existed since the prehistoric period but its a science and proof of intense spirituality and Siddhars show the immense possibility of a human beings.

This medicine was developed by the scientists of ancient days named Siddhars who gained their knowledge through deep meditation and thus arousing the serpent power that is hidden within every human. These are humans who have reached the blissful state of human life and achieved the state of ultimate knowledge.

The natural ingredients of the Siddha health system herbs are much better and free of side effects than the factory made chemical stuffed products. Simple Siddha remedies can be very effective in relieving symptoms, and preventing further development of a disorder. Anything that is easily available in your kitchen or around your home, and has a medicinal use, may be used as a kitchen and home remedy. When used for medical purposes, herbs, vegetables, fruits, spices, grains and oils are understood to be home remedies.

May Lord Vaitheesvarar bless you with greater health and wealth ~ Vijayakumar Alagappan

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Vepalai - Neem

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Vepalai tree is commonly known as margosa tree in Englis language. It is part of every Indian home due to its great application and hence is considered as a place of worship. Neem act as anti bacterial, anti parasitic, anti fungal, anti protozoal and anti viral thus helps in protection from all the microorganisms, which are always ready to invade in our body causing serious ailments.

Vepalai medicinal uses :

The leaf juice in the dose of 10-20 ml is administered along with equal amount of honey three times a day for jaundice, intestinal worms etc.

Neem oil along with equal amount of castor oil is given early morning in empty stomach to remove the intestinal worms.

The leaves of this plant along with turmeric is ground together and applied over the areas of insect bite, sori (a skin disease), sirangu (scabies), fungal infection, karappan (eczema).

The decoction prepared from leaves and bark is used to clean the ulcers and skin diseases.

The leaf paste is applied over the burns.

The decoction prepared from the flowers is helpful in treating Gunmam or abdominal disorders.

The fruit is dried and the seeds are removed, this is then powdered and given in the dose of 1-10 grams two times a day for periodic fever.

The oil prepared from neem is an anti-septic and applied externally for ulcers, ezcema and sirangu etc.

Neem oil is also used over herpes infection, keelvayu or arthritis and kandamalai (cervical lymphadenitis).

The leaves are used as a bed for the patients suffering from pox infection.

The twigs of neem are used as an ancient brush for teeth according to Siddha literature the constant use of this will relieve tooth ache, halitosis or bad odour from mouth etc.

Tender leaves of neem is an excellent medicine for diabetic patients.

The neem oil, 5-6 drops is given along with milk in diabetes.

Neem powder is available at IKS Academy

Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Hedonism spiritual yogaApril 5, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Hello , tellme please if you know how long neem seeds retain viability and how long come out ? I planted three seeds for two weeks and still have not germinated .
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TROPICAL GREENS IN SIDDHA VAIDHIYAM

1. DRUMSTIC LEAVES (MORINGA OLEIFERA LAM)
It is an excellent source of Vitamin-A. Prevents many eye diseases and vitamin deficiency diseases.

2. MANATHAKKALI (SOLANUM NIGRUM)
It has lot of vitaminB complex. Indicated in Stomatitis, Gingivitis and Apthus ulcer. It is a very well known liver stimulant.

3. KARISALAI (ECLIPTA ALBA)
It is a world famous liver tonic, it is used in Jaundice and Chronic liver diseases. It rejuvenates the degenerated liver cells. It is prophylactive against all liver disorders. It also improves memory. It gives clarity of thought.

4. KEEZHANELLI (PHYLLANTHUS NIRURI)
It is also a liver tonic. It is useful especially in viral B Hepatitis. It is also used as Karisalai in liver diseases like Jaundice.

5. VALLARAI (CENTELLA ASIATICA)
It keeps the mind sharp. It is givenin memory disturbances, behavioural disorders, Anxiety and stress related anxiety disorders, Mental Fatigue, Speech defects and in supportive Therapy in mild to moderate mental
retardation. It improves memory.

6. PASALAI KEERAI (PORLUTACA QUADRIFIDA)
This is a very good source of Vitamin B complex in addition to its phosphorous and calcium content. This prevents many Urinary disorders by promoting diuresis and its litholytic action prevents calculus in even chronic patients.

7. MULLANGI / RADDISH (RAPHANUS SATIVUS) & PLANTAIN STEM (MUSA SAPIENTUM)
Prevents calculus in the Kidney by its dieuretic action

8. AMONG VEGETABLES
Kovai, (COECNIA INDICA) AND Pavakai (Bitter guar-Memordica Charantia) acts a hypology caemic agents in established diabetes and checks the pre-disposing factors in a prone diabetic.

9. LEMON (ELUMICHAI) & MADULAI (POMOGRANUT)
They are good of all ages and a good source of vitamins, minerals and sugar. They act as a good nutritive and laxative. Lemon and pomogranut act as antiemetic.

10. THURUNJI, NARATHAI (SOUR ORANGE), NARATHAI (CITRUS AURANTIUM)
It is useful in vomiting and indegestion useful in dyspepsia, Burning sensation in chest and in anorexia. It is also given in morning sickness. It can be given in Travel Sickness also..

11. PEREECHAI (DATES)
It acts as Laxative and antianaemic. It is one of the ingredients in Drakshathi Choornam.

12. DRATCHAI (GRAPES)
It acts as Laxative. It prevents cough and cold. It acts as appetizer and Tonic. It is useful in thirst, body heat, cough, hoarseness of the voice and consumption.

13. NELLIKKAI (EMBLICA OFFICINALIS)
It is the richest source of vitamin C. Nellikkay is useful on treating cough, Cold Sore throat and respiratory tract infection. It protects cells from free radical damage. It prevents cough and cold. It is one of incredients in Thiripala Choornam.

14. KADUKAI (TERMINALIA CHEBULA)
It is a gentle bowel cleaner that has Laxatrive properties. It helps maintain regular bowel movement and ensures the comfort of smooth evaculation. It is also useful in treating constipation and Haemorrhoids. When it is taken as powder form during night times it rejuvenates body. It acts as a Kalpa Medicine. It is also one of the ingredient in Thiripala Choornam.

15. INJI (ZINGIBER OFFICINALIS)
It is soaked in Honey after removing the skin. When it is taken in the early morning it improves appetite. It
prevents cough and cold.

16. SUKKU (DRY GINGER) (ZINGIBER OFFICINALIS)
It is in dry form. It is purified after removing the outer skin. When its powder taken along with food in the
afternoon it improves appetite. It acts as Kalpa Medicine. It rejuvenates the body. The powder is one of the ingredient in Thirikadugu Chooranam.

17. MUKKARATTAI (BOERHEAVA DIFFUSA)
It is commonly used as green in our South Indian Food. It acts as a Liver Tonic. It is useful for efficient Kidney and Urinary Function. It helps and tones up the urinary system. It is indicated in urinary tract infection.

18. SEENTHIL (TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA)
It builds a body's resistence to infections. It improves the immune system and is useful in condition which reduces the body's inbuilt immunity, convalescence after prolonged illness etc. It is useful in peptic ulcer. It is one of the ingredients in Seenthil Choornam; which is administered in our OPD.

19. AMMUKKARA - WITHANIA SOMNIFERA
It is an Anti - stress agent that imparts a sense of well being and helps in coping with life's daily stresses. Ammukkara is useful in controlling stress disorders, arthritis, Diabetes, Sleeplessness and general debility. It is also Kaya kalpa Medicine. .

20. VILVAM(Aegle Maralos)
It is one of the Kalpa Medicines. It takes care of Intestinal problems. It has disgestive, anthelmintic anti inflammatory properties. Also useful in worm infestation and intestinal ulcers and in the treatement of Amoebic dysentry and diarrhoea.

21. THULASI (OCIMUM SANCTUM)
It has anti-Microbial and anti-inflammatory properties and useful in respiratory tract infections like dry and wet cough, cold and sore throat.Its expressed Juice is mixed with equal quantity of Gingelly Oil and boiled and prepared as thaila. If this Thaila is taken as Head bath, it Prevents head ache due to cold . It prevents cough and cold.

22. ADATHODAI (ADOTODA VASICA)
It supports the lung function and it useful in Bronchitis, wooping cough and Bronchial Asthma. It also has immune-boosting properties.

23. SEERAKAM (ALLIUM SATIVUM)
It cools the body . Improves the appetite, controls the bowel movement. It improves immunity. It removes toxins from the body. It is also one of the ingredients in Seeraka Chooranam and Asaithailam which is used in siddha system.

24. POONDU (ALLIUM SATIVUM)
It helps in controlling the excess conversion of lipids and cholesterol. It has anti rheumatic property. It's extract mixed with equal quantity of honey . It is called as Poondu then. It is applied externally over the inflamed tonsils.

25. NOCHI (VITEX NEGUNDI)
Equal Quantity tender Nochi leaf and dry ginger powder added with sugar and ghee and prepared as ilagam. When it is taken for 48 days it will improve immunity and longevity. It is also one of the ingredients in the Nochi Thailam. Which is administered in our OPD for Headache, Cough, Cold, and Body Pain.

The best diet for all ages which can be consumed as it is or in cooked medium., the richest source of vitamins and minerals.