INDIAN HERBS & THE KITCHEN REMEDIES: August 2014

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

Monday, August 18, 2014

Kundalini mantra ''Sa Ra Va Na Ba Va'' in Siddha Teaching

Siddha yoga is one of the most powerful yoga but least commonly known or practiced. The primary reason is the need of the Siddha Guru. In this approach a Siddha Guru (Spiritual Master) through his grace and through sheer power of his will awakens Kundalini of his disciple. This is referred as Shakti pat (Hinduism to conferring of spiritual "energy" upon one person by another.) Shaktipat can be transmitted with a sacred word or mantra, or by a look, thought/will or touch - the last usually to the ajna chakra or third eye of the recipient. It is considered an act of grace from the Guru to deserving disciple. This transfer of energy itself initiates the awakening of kundalini. Aadharam is defined as psychophysical centers or chakrams in the body through which the kundalini or the serpent power passes and reaches the Sahasradharam where the sacred Ambrossia or the Amirtham is secreated. The jeevatma unites with the Paramatma and the ultimate aim / goal of life i.e. absolute salvation is attained. http://www.iksacademy.com/yoga-history.html

tatvam nyanam yogam - weekly yoga in K.L.

The concept of Aadharam is difficult for anyone to understand because it is not a common thing but a very spiritual aspect. The Siddha yogis or a person practicing Attanga yogam or Pranayamam for a long time can be successful in the enlightment of Six Aadharams.

The Aadharams are six in number. They lie longitudinally six areas. The Kundalini or the serpent power passes through each aadarams during the practice of yoga. During each stage of yoga , the kundalini reaches a particular aatharam and slowly arises finally reaching Sahasratharam.

Vel is a symbol of Kundalini energy which can arise along the spine to the brain

Details about 6 Aatharam

Moolatharam : The first Aatharam is called Moolatharam which lies between genital and anal orifice. It is compared to a red lotus with four petals and letter ” Sa” is embedded in its centre.(Lord Ganapathy and Vallabhai are the governing or protective force of this Aatharam. The kundalini is always found in a dormant condition in Moolatharam. The regular practice of attanga yoga arises the kundalini from Moolatharam).
Swatistanam: This is the next aatharam located two fingers above Moolatharam that is between genital and navel region. It is symbolized as a lotus with six petals in which “Ra” letter is inscribed in centre relating to Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati.

Murugan's six heads is a symbol of the six chakras which are connecting to six part of our brain

Manipoorakam : This is the next aatharam located 8 fingers above Swatistanam that is at navel region.It is symbolized as lotus of ten petals inscribed with letter “Va” in centre and governed by Lord Vishnu and Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Anahatham : It lies ten fingers above Manipooragam that is at location of heart. It is symbolized as lotus with twelve petals with letter “Na” inscribed in centre. The Dieties Lord Ruthran and Parvathy govern this Aathram.
Visuthi : It is situated ten fingers above Anagatham and located in throat . It is denoted as lotus with sixteen petals with letter “Ba” inscribed in it . The governing deities are Lord Maheshwaran and Maheshwaran .
Aajinai : It is between lies eyebrow as a lotus with three petals. In centre letter “Va” is inscribed and governing forces are Sadasivan and Goddess Manonmani..

Hence, the Kundalini during awakening passes through each Aatharam with the enlightment of each aatharam and the respective letter which is inscribed in it. Finally Sa Ra Va Na Ba Va is awakened with the kundalini reaching the Sahasratharam (vertex) and the ambrosia or secret nectar is secreted. Thus, kundalini awakening enables the person to perceive higher cosmic movements in universe . He is not a normal person as his soul gets united with the Paramathma and salvation is attained.

~ By Vijayakumar Alagappan
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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.