Kitchen herbs for digestion

Today even for a most simple health issue like fever, diarrhoea, indigestion or cough etc people depend medicines even without the prescription or consultation of a doctor. Repeated dose of these medicines or self medication can lead to long term damage to both physical and mental health. Taking medicines uselessly makes one ressistant to most of the drugs and also manifest as various side effects. Team Siddham insists and requests all our readers to maintain their own kitchen herbal store to tackle less serious and day to day health issues or diseases. Through this, one can avoid huge medicine bills and also improve their confidence over herbs and herbal medicines. Beleive it or not Kitchen spices which we use daily to garnish our dishes, parathas and bevarages are of great medicinal value. These Kitchen wonders not only add taste but also provides various health benefits. Here are a few health remedies through Kitchen herbs

Turmeric ( Manjal ) :

 According to latest research, Turmeric is rich in antioxidants. Regular consumption helps to fight diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s , joint inflammation, respiratory diseases etc. It is an excellent liver tonic and even helps to heal the hepato- cellular damage caused due to alcohol and drugs. A pinch of turmeric in hot milk helps to heal wounds and treat cough and cold. Turmeric is an excellent blood purifier. In skin ailments like eczema, itching, unknown toxic bites, paste of turmeric with neem leaves is very effective. In Siddha, regular consumption of turmeric cures the diseases caused due to derrangement of three humours( vatha, Pitha and kapha).

Cumin seeds ( Jeerakam ) :

Jeerakam is a very good appetizer. It reduces excessive body heat and specially used to treat Pitha diseases. Used in Curries, soups and snacks. Cumin seeds or jeera helps to boost the immune system and a very good source of Iron. It treats indigestion, nausea. Water boiled with jeera or cumin seeds is very beneficial for patients suffering from Hypertension and Pitha ailments. Siddha medicines used in treating digestive complaints, Vatha and Pitha ailments contains jeerakam as one of the major ingredients. Example: Ashtavarga choornam, Panchadeepakini choornam etc.

Asafoetida ( Perungaiam ) :

 An aromatic flavouring agent used especially in South Indian curries and one of the most medicinal one too. Very helpful in indigestion and dyspepsia. Used in various Siddha Medicines given for infertility and menstural irregularities, Asthma, Kapha rogam. This spice has a pungent taste and used in very little amount in dishes. Excess of this powder can cause nausea.

Coriander ( Malli ) :

  A good digestive, anti pitha agent and very good for kidney ailments. Regular consumption of powdered coriander seeds improve digestion and cures digestive ailments and increased pitham or internal heat. Water boiled with few seeds can be consumed during painful menstural cramps. Siddha medicine known as malli chhornam is good for Renal stones( Kalladaippu), Indigestion, Pitha disorders and visual disorders. Water boiled in fistful of Coriander leaves is excelent for Kidneys. It flushes out all impurities and acts as natural dialysis.

Pepper ( Milagu / Karumilagu ) :

 It is a very good Appetizer, digestive, Carminative, Anti- Vatha, Blood Purifier and Expectorant. About half teaspoon with honey is very good for treating cough and cold. Used in curries, soups and Rasam, this spice acts as a very good digestive and helps in respiratory ailments too. This is used in majority of Siddha drugs as it is very important medicinally. Thrikadugu choornam, Thaleesathi choornam, Amukkara choornam are some examples. Used in treatment of Vatha ailments too. Instead of chilly powder this spice should be used in the diet as a must. Unlike Red chilly, this spice is healthy and safe for our body and provides benefit to all systems of our body.

Fenugreek ( Venthayam ) : 

 The seeds are used in dishes as well as Siddha medicines. The powder of seeds(1/2 teaspoon) can be given empty stomach with warm water to diabetics. Daily intake of fenugreek powder(once or twice) is very helpful in Glucose control. A pinch of fenugreek powder with buttermilk is good home remedy for diarrhoea and Gastritis. Fried and powdered seeds can be soaked in water and taken for gas trouble, diarrhoea and fever. When few seeds cooked with gruel and given helps to improve milk secretion in lactating mothers. It is also given is adequate amount to delivered mothers for lochia expulsion. It neutralises excess body heat. It should be fried and then consumed for better results.

Cardamom ( Elam ) :

 An aromatic and sweet tasting spice helpful in treating digestive ailments. Few seeds( 1-2) can be taken daily for indigestion. Used in various Siddha medicines to treat gastro-intestinal, respiratory and Vatha problems. Example: Eladi choornam, Amukkura choornam etc. It should used as a must in preparation of Sweets and Non vegetarian foods to provide easy digestion.

Clove ( Kirambu ) :

 The powdered clove( 1/2 to 1 gm) can be taken twice a day with honey to treat indigestion and cough. 1 or 2 cloves can be pressed between the affected teeth for tooth ache. Chewing 1 or two clove daily is very good for digestion. It deoderises the oral cavity and soothens itchy throat. It also improves appetite.

Commonly known medicinal value seen for all kitchen herbs is the property of Digestion. These are just a few, there are such numerous home remedies through kitchen herbs which can benefit us from diseases affecting our day to day life. If we start using these herbs as medicine right from today, we will be benefitted throughout our life as our progeny would follow the same pattern of lifestyle. Otherwise taking long list of medicines even for a simple head ache would become a trend in coming years. We wish our readers would definetely be encouraged by such an article and would develop their own kitchen herbal store – Natural Treatment and Healthy life.

Siddha Vaidhiyam - the most ancient medical system

Siddha system is the most ancient of all medical systems. The origination of this civilization dates back to 12000 years before christ. Tamil language is said to be the most ancient language as per the research work done in manuscripts. The other south-indian languages like Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada are derived from Tamil language only. The Tamil Nadu which existed several millions of years ago was a vast continent called Lemuria or Kumari kandam. The History reveals that this vast land was eroded and submerged into the sea 15000 years ago. As a result the Tamil Nadu which exist today is only a part of that huge continent. According to the books like “History of creation” and “Pre degree of man” written by Hackal, the submerged Tamil Land was the the first place occupied by mankind who were well civilized. Tamil Nadu is considered as the home of Siddhars from where this premordial civilization and medical system evolved. This system was pre-vedic and pre-aryan. It is only between 1200B.C and 700B.C. when Aryan invaded India and origination of Sanskrit and other north indian languages occured.

The excavations done in Harappa and Mohenjo-daro also reveals the existence of a civilization and medical system. The excavatory findings consisted of some siddha medicines and idols of Lord Natarajan which was worshipped as per Saiva Siddhantam which is a part of this ancient civilization. Also some vessels which were found from these places are said to be the ancient apparatus used to prepare Siddha drugs.

Hence, Siddha system or “Siddham” is the way of life which is the most ancient of all medical systems.

Years passed and this system got confined in the present Tamil Nadu, in hands of small groups of Traditional vaidhyars or practitioners. They treated the Royal kings and even provided kayakarpa treatment. Some traditional practitioners are teaching this science to their children but they have kept it confined within their families only. The secrets of preparing medicines, mode of treatment and the precious books as well as the Siddha literatures have been kept hidden by them. Even today these missing links or hidden secrets are said to be preserved in such families where this traditional system is practiced. They can’t be blamed completely for supressing these secrets. This is because of their fear of disclosing these secrets that may get misused or it may reach in the wrong hands. Hence, this medical system never flourished.

But this science was converted into a new form in Sanskrit by the Aryans and named Ayurveda. With independence, the other medical systems extended to each nuke and corner of the country.

Miracles of Nellikai ( Amla ) - by Vijayakumar Alagappan

The Richest Known Source Of Vitamin C That Can Help Fight Cataracts To Cancer




The tree is small to medium sized, reaching 8 to 18 m in height, with crooked trunk and spreading branches. The branchlets are glabrous or finely pubescent, 10-20 cm long, usually deciduous; the leaves simple, subsessile and closely set along branchlets, light green, resembling pinnate leaves.The flowers are greenish-yellow. The fruit is nearly spherical, light greenish yellow, quite smooth and hard on appearance, with 6 vertical stripes or furrows. Ripening in autumn, the berries are harvested by hand after climbing to upper branches bearing the fruits.The taste of Indian gooseberry is sour, bitter and astringent, and is quite fibrous. In India, it is common to eat gooseberries, steeped in salt water and turmeric, to make the sour fruits palatable.
It contains numerous beneficial ingredients, which are mainly concentrated in the edible, plum-sized fruit it produces.

Nellkai fruit, is one of the richest known sources of vitamin C - it contains 30 times the amount found in oranges.

Taking Gooseberry juice with honey is good for improving eyesight. It improves nearsightedness and cataract. It reduces intraocular tension.

 Diabetes: Gooseberry contains chromium. It has a therapeutic value
in diabetics.

Indian Gooseberry or Amla stimulate the isolated group of cells that secrete the hormone insulin. Thus it reduces blood sugar in diabetic patient.



Heart disease: Gooseberry strengthens heart muscles. So heart pumps blood flawless throughout the body.
Infection: Due t o its antibacterial and astringent attributes the Indian Gooseberry protects against infection. It improves body resistance.

Diarrhea and dysentery: Due to its strong, cooling and laxative properties Gooseberry is useful for remedies for diarrhea and dysentery. It is a great relief for gastric syndrome and hyperchlorhydria (burning sensation in abdomen).

Improving appetite: Consuming Gooseberry powder with butter and honey before meal improves appetite. It helps in balancing Nitrogen level and thus increases weight in a healthy way.

Anti aging: Amla prevents health related hyperlipidaemia through attenuating oxidative stress in the ageing process. The fresh fruit contains more than 80% water, protein, minerals, carbohydrates and fiber. It is also used as remedies for fever, liver disorder, indigestion, anemia, urinary problems and respiratory problems.

Some benefits of Nellikai - Amla

1. Drinking fresh fruit juice daily helps to cure increased body heat, burning sensation of body, gastritis & digestive problems.

2. 20 ml of Amla juice daily with meals is an excellent liver tonic.

3. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of dry fruit powder twice daily purifies blood. Cures Hyperacidity, wounds & ulcers.

4. Daily intake of the fruit reduces Cholesterol, improves
Haemoglobin, enhances immunity & acts as a powerful Antioxidant.

5. 20 ml of fruit juice with honey early morning improves eyesight.

6. 20 ml of Amla juice with 20 ml of Bitter gaurd juice daily helps to manage glucose level in Diabetics.

7. Massaging scalp with oil prepared with the dried fruit acts as a hair tonic & induce good sleep.

8. Checks th bad effect of ageing factors.

9. Very effective for in diabetic patients.

10. Enhances the physical and mental development.

11. Checks the unwanted greying & fallin of hair.

12. Control the blood pressure.

13. Gives the extra energy in pre & post natal periods. (specially in lactation period).

14. Increases the haemoglobin percentage in the blood.

15. An excelent blood purifier and increases the beauty of the body.

16. Specially useful in Skin diseases.

17. Amla is powerful food for the brain.

18. Studies show that Amla helps lower cholesterol

 and many more ...

How to take for best results

The recommended dosage is 10 ml juice / 1 teaspoon powder taken twice a day at mealtimes. There are no known contraindications, but as always you should check with your practitioner before taking it.

You can get pure Nellikai juice and powder at IKS Academy Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Benefits of Karuva pillai - Curry Leaf

Herbal benefits of Karuva pillai - by Vijayakumar Alagappan 

Curry leaf tree is a small unarmed tree, which has highly aromatic leaves. It has a dark grey bark and closely crowded spreading dark green foliage. It grows up to 4-6 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. The leaves are impari-pinnate, alternately arranged, obliquely ovate or somewhat rhomboid with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm broad

The leaf is used in South India as a natural flavouring agent in various curries. The leaves are said to have properties that would bring value as an anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-hypercholesterolemic etc. Preparations of Curry leaves are also useful in hyperdipsia, burning sensation, pruritis, in many skin diseases, and also in suppurating ulcers.The Karuva pillai leaves has vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B2, vitamin C, calcium and iron in plenty. This is an ideal herb for people suffering from the ill effects of diabetes. Diabetes patients often suffer from frequent vertigo. There may be aches and pains in the upper and lower limbs coupled with impaired vision. These patients should take curry leaves at frequent intervals to overcome these problems. Kashayam made of curry leaves dried in shade and powdered is a very potent remedy that helps stabilize glucose levels in a diabetic patient.

1. For Bloated abdomen and nausea (feeling to vomit) : Take 5 to 6 Curry leaves, chop and crush them well. Mix well in a glass of butter milk and take whenever needed.

Daily intake will reduce burning sensation of body, heartburn, indigestion, tiredness and exhaustion.

2. For morning sikness : Prepare lemonade with honey. Mix half teaspoon of Curry leaf juice in it and drink.

3. For High Cholesterol : Take 5 to 6 curry le...aves, grind it well with 3 to 4 cloves of garlic and make it into a small pill. Take this empty stomach or with breakfast or dinner.

4. Using Curry leaves in daily diet will help you get rid of increased Cholesterol and over weight.

5. To reduce weight 8 to 10 leaves can be taken daily with food or drink. If the taste is not an issue. it can be taken fresh.

6. Oil prepared from Curry leaves is a good stimulant for hair growth and prevents greying of hair.

7. Daily intake prevents cancer as it inhibits the growth of cancerous cells.

8. Eating 5 to 6 fresh leaves daily improves eyesight.

9. Half to One teaspoon of dry leaf powder can be taken once or twice to increase Haemoglobin level, promote hair growth.

10. Taking Curry leaves daily makes the skin glowing and beautiful.

Suggestions:

 Use curry leaves powder as a substitute for fresh curry leaves in curries and fries

Organic curry leaf powder is available at IKS Academy Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Benefits of Papaya fruit

Papaya is one of the most commonly available plant. It is highly medicinal enriched with numerous health benefits. In other words papaya is a power house of nutrients.

Constituents : Vitamin B, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Fiber, Anti-oxidants.

Fat, Carbohydrates, Proteins in traces.

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Health Benefits of papaya leaves and fruits are discussed below :

Raw Fruit :
1. Unripe fruit or raw fruit contains a digestive enzyme Papain which enhances digestion, relieves abdominal colic, and prevents the infection of colon.

2. Half to one tablespoon of juice of the raw fruit with honey is beneficial and helpful to cure intestinal worms. Regular intake of boiled fruit expels the worms especially Pin worm.

3. For menstrual irregularities like absence of menstruation raw papaya can be taken regularly. It also acts as a Uterine tonic and cures ailments pertaining to reproductive organs. However consumption of the fruit should be avoided during pregnancy as it may lead to abortion.

4. People suffering from hypertension are benefited if consume this fruit regularly.

5. It is a diuretic and also helpful in treating spleenic and hepatic disorders.

Ripe Fruit :
1. Rich in fiber so a good laxative. If taken regularly for one or two months as a part of diet, it promotes weight loss.

2. Rich in Anti-oxidants and Vitamins, it relieves inflammation in diseases like arthritis, asthma etc.

3. As cholesterol free, it supports Cardiovascular system.

4. Rich in Vitamin A, C, and E it protects the body from Stroke and cancer.

5. According to FNRI (Food & Nutrition Research Institute) Vitamin C content of Papaya is more than that of Orange.

6. Rich in Vitamin A and Carotene so prevents eye from age related macular degenerative diseases and prevents loss of vision.

7. Ripe papaya pulp with some fresh milk is an excellent face pack. It moisturizes the skin and removes blemishes.

Leaves :
1. 15 grams of leaves (washed and mid rib removed) should be crushed well and added with 200 ml of water, decoction or infusion is prepared and filtered. If taken daily before going to bed it expels intestinal worms.

2. Recent research proves the leaves are very effective against Dengue fever. Leave after washing properly and removing the mid- rib should be ground well with water and extracted juice can be filtered and taken in the dose of 8 to 10 ml 3 to 4 times a day. It helps in restoring the normal platelet count and decreases fever in Dengue.

Vilvam Fruits and Leaves

Vilvam or Koovalam

“According to Hindu mythology this sacred tree symbolizes Lord Siva”.

Botanical name : Aegle marmelos

Astringent, Anti-microbial, Anti-diabetic, Digestive.

Siddha Medicinal Uses :

Unripe fruit of this tree is very good for digestive problems. When the fruit is half ripe (green) the pulp is taken and dried in Sun. This is then powdered and preserved 3 to 10 grams can be taken twice or thrice a day to cure diarrhoea, dysentry and worm infestation. It is also a very good source of vitamin C and treats scurvy.

Ripe fruits is nutritious and laxative. The pulp of ripe fruits can be seived well and seeds are removed. It is a very good for toning the Intestine and cures constipation. In North India, Sharbat or drink is prepared from the seived pulp of Vilvam, milk and sugar. It is a very good drink perticularly in Summer season.

1. 20 g of paste of the leaf taken orally, followed by bath in cold water, will stop excessive menstrual flow.

2. Parched tender leaves, given as fomentation, will cure soreness, pain, reddishness and irritation of the eye.

3. Crush and boil 20 g of tender leaf of vilvam, dried ginger, pepper and cumin seed in 1 litre water and reduce to 100 ml. Its consumption will cure any kind of fever.

4. Half teaspoon of dried leaf, pounded and powdered, taken in half a teaspoon of honey in the form of a paste in the morning and evening will clear hoarse voice, headache, persistent pain in the head, cough and cold, asthma and dropsy.

Siddha Medicine, Vilvam tablet is good to treat Hyperglycemia.

Oil prepared from Vilvam leaves, gingelly oil and pepper is good bath  oil if massaged regularly over the vertex before bath helpfull to treat Kapha problems.

            Oil prepared from leaves and gingelly oil can be used as Ear drops for Ear problems.

5. Half a teaspoonful of dried leaf, mixed in ghee, consumed in the morning and evening, will provide relief from irritation of stomach, excessive acid secretion, stomachache, gastric ulcer, constipation, loss of appetite, irritation in the urinary tract, leucorrhoea and gonorrhoea.

6. One teaspoonful of powder of the leaf mixed with one teaspoonful of karisalankanni, taken daily, will cure jaundice quickly.

7. The tender fruits (10 g) ground in curd and given daily will cure dysentery and ulcer in children.

8. 1 g of powder of dried pulp of the fruit, mixed with a little sugar, and taken three times a day will cure dysentery, diarrhoes and loss of appetite.

9. Ripe fruit, mashed with water, filtered through cheese cloth, mixed with sugar, boiled to honey-like consistency and taken at a daily dose of 30 ml, will cure vomiting due to excess acid secretion, irritation in the respiratory tract, piles, chronic diarrhoea and dysentery.

10. 10 g of green bark of root ground with 1 g of cumin seed, mixed with milk and filtered through cheese cloth, taken in the morning will be an excellent energizer and a general health tonic.

Decoction of Vilvam leaves is good for peptic ulcer.

Leaf juice 10 to 15 ml can given daily for treating Diabetes.

Leaves can be soaked over night in water then ground well next morning and given with the remaining water to Diabetes patients.

Powder of leaves and Turmeric powder can be given in the dose of half teaspoon twice or thrice a day to treat Megha neer katti, Diabetic ulcers etc.

Vilvam powder is available at IKS Academy Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Venthayam - Fenugreek : Wisdom of Ancient Indian in Healthy Living

The Benefits of Venthayam - Fenugreek

Venthayam has abundance of chlorophyll, protein and iron in its leaves, which helps to gain strength and increase blood count. Venthayam is basic by nature which reduces acidity of blood and controls it. Generally venthayam is very well known as pain reliever, especially reliever of arthritic pains, rheumatic pains and joint pains, but it has many more qualities and powers to heal many diseases such as fever, vomiting, cough, gout, piles, low blood pressure etc. No wonder there are execelent home remedies using venthayam seeds in the Siddha system of medicine.

The benefits from consuming fenugreek sprouts for those living with diabetes are astounding. Fenugreek boasts of properties enabling it to stimulate the production of insulin in the body to counteract elevated sugar levels in the blood. Research on patients with Type 2 diabetes have shown a much lower level of sugar in their blood streams within 24 weeks of daily consumption of fenugreek. It is a rich source of amino acids that effectively induces the production of insulin for diabetic relief. 

Several experts from different universities of the world have come up with amazing facts and benefits of fenugreek as a natural solution for diabetes. The studies evidently establish how eating this ingredient effect both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Consuming fenugreek regularly not only reduces the blood sugar level successfully but also improves the glucose tolerance of the body. Another research came up with a report that adding up of 15 gm powder fenugreek into a meal of a type 2 diabetic patient effectively reduced the increase of post-meal glucose level. Thus, it established that regular intake of fenugreek can be truly helpful and effective for the diabetes patients. On the other hand, people who have history of diabetes in family, or whose diabetes level is in borderline should also eat fenugreek adequately.

Fenugreek is a natural testosterone booster for men

Do you feel that you are not as strong as before on bed? You might not have enough free testosterone.

A person's bloodstream contains two types of testosterone: bonded testosterone and free testosterone. 

Bonded testosterone attaches to molecules in the body and is mostly ineffective. However, free 

testosterone can enter your cells easily and plays a vital role in libido, strength, stamina, and vitality—all of which are important to men.

Other benefits of Venthayam :

- Fenugreek stops diarrhea, cures bad breath, soothes itching, cools the eyes, arrests hair fall, cures inflammation, cures cough, cures ulcers… the list goes on.

- Fenugreek is used as a digestive aid. Nursing mothers use fenugreek remedies to increase inadequate breast milk supply. Some studies have shown that fenugreek is a stimulator of breast milk production and it can increase milk production three to four times.

 - It is also helpful for treating diabetes and lowering cholesterol as it helps in reducing blood sugar levels.

Fenugreek is an herbal galactagogou (a substance that boosts milk production} and lactating mothers in India stick to a daily dose of fenugreek as it is common knowledge that fenugreek boosts milk production.

- Fenugreek also helps in maintaining a good metabolism and prevents constipation.

- It purifies blood and helps in flushing out the harmful toxins.

- The simple home remedy to reduce blood pressure is Venthayam seeds.

Fenugreek is long known in India to boost libido and sexual performance. It is a natural testosterone booster for men.

- Fenugreek consumption helps bolster iron levels in pregnant women.

- Since fenugreek contains a substance called diogenin which is a compound that has properties similar to estrogen, it has been found to help increase libido. It is found to increase libido and male potency.

- Fenugreek is also known from ancient days for its treatment of reproductive disorders. It has been used to induce labor, to treat hormonal disorders, to help with breast enlargement, and to reduce menstrual pain.

- Fenugreek relieves hyper acidity and burning sensation in the stomach. Just chew some seeds with a little amount of cumin and you will feel the relief immediately. Fenugreek is rich in fiber content and is very good for solving stomach disorders.

- Fenugreek serves as a natural cosmetic. It prevents dandruff and strengthens hair. Application of fenugreek powder has been established as a remedy for preventing hair loss. This application on the hair makes it shiny and black.

How to Use  :

Take a spoonful of the fenugreek / powder with a tumler of warm water in the morning an hour before breakfast. Adapt the same procedure in the afternoon and night.

Venthayam and other natural siddha herbal powder are available at IKS Academy Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Vepalai - Neem

Vepalai - Neem

 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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Basic Esoteric Daily Practices

Esoteric Daily Practices
~By Vijayakumar Alagappan

Appropriate patterning, or ritual conduct, is the foundation of a healthy life. Esoteric Daily Practices promotes healthy organization of the energy channels and the seating of the prana, or internal winds. You may want to fine-tune this practice for your constitution. In order to do that, consult a beginning book about Siddha Practice, the Esoteric science ( Tantric life science ).

This version of practices has been shortened and simplified.  If you are being advised by a Siddha doctor, or you have a Guru from wisdom tradition, that person will give you more detailed instructions based on your constitution and sadhana.

 

Remember that Esoteric Daily Practices is ritual. Try to directly experience the rhythm you are establishing in your life. As you are practicing Esoteric Morning Practices feel that you are honoring your self, your body and God by participating in this daily ritual.

Morning
Wake up by atleast 5 AM to 6 AM.  If you can’t manage this at first, work your way into it. You can train yourself to wake up at this time naturally.

The Sun activates the pineal gland to send messages to the adrenal glands to release adrenal cortisol, which wakes us from deep sleep.

Before opening your eyes or getting out of bed, sense the energy of the day.
Rub your palms together quickly to generate energy and look at your palm for your palm to absorb the over night stored prana energy from your eyes, then gently energize your face, head, arms and hands with long, smooth strokes. Repeat this sequence until you have gently massaged your entire body, including your feet.

Check through your nostril(dominant)
Step out of the bed, touch the ground with the leg dominant side.
Evacuate your bowels. You can train yourself to do this at this time.
If your digestion is normally sluggish, drink a glass of warm water (fresh ginger, optional).
Wash your hands, and splash cold water on your face. Scrape your tongue with scraping tool available at pharmacy or yoga studio (dont use plastic one). Brush your teeth with mild, natural toothpaste and a soft toothbrush (if can with twigs like neem twigs etc.).

Take a slow walk in the fresh morning air for 30 to 45 minutes.
In the bathroom, dry brush your whole body. Use a natural bristle brush. Vata types should be particularly careful to stroke downward and without too much force. Pitta types should also use strokes that are less intense. Kapha types can use more vigorous back-and-forth strokes.

Perform Oil Bath—self-massage with gently warmed coconut oil + sesame oil + mustard oil / castor oil. Spend 30 to 45 minutes massaging the oil into your skin with long strokes, including ears, face and neck. A drizzle of warm oil may be poured on the crown of your head if you are planning to wash your hair. If your constitution is mainly kapha, you should perform oil bath only one to two times per week. You may want to use one of the massage oils formulated specifically for a kapha constitution. If you are experiencing high vata or pitta, you may want to use sesame oil or coconut oil respectively. Massage your body with oil only on lunar days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday)
Take a shower. Use Shiyakai or natural soap. Pad yourself dry.
For normal cold bath pour water from top to toe while humming.
Eat breakfast. Follow the natural dietary instructions for your constitution..

Evening
Shower after work if the day has been stressful, or especially hot or humid. A bucket shower is great at night. The sheets of warm water from the bucket are much more relaxing than a typical shower.
Eat dinner no later than 7 pm or 3 hours before you go to sleep (fruits or light meal like chapati). Follow the dietary guidelines for your constitution.

Go for a slow walk daily for 30 to 45 minutes if you missed in the morning.
Stop watching TV, using the computer or reading at least an hour before bed (9pm). Instead, spend some quiet time with your loved ones. Or sit quietly, linking up with your Guru or simply the larger cosmos and a sense of grace. You can also do Pranayama and Meditation.

Go to sleep by 10 pm to 11 pm, before you become exhausted, or even very sleepy because the oxygen level during this time will become lower to make you sleepy. Try to fall asleep with God, Guru or positive thought in your heart.

Note :The timing given above is according to Sun Rise 7am and Sun Set 7pm ( Malaysia & Singapore Time ). You may change the time by calculating your local Sun rise and Sun set time.

Elumicham - Lime

Benefits of Elumicham

A very good and rich source of Citric acid, Citrate and Vitamin C. As per Siddha, it is a very good Anti-Pitha drug, a coolant, and a good carminative. Siddha Literatures also classify this herb under Kayakalpa or Kayakarpam. Regular intake makes the body healthy and rejuvenated. It also has various health benefits as discussed below.

Minerals found in Elumicham include small amounts of :

calcium - bone and teeth health.

magnesium - muscle health and preventing cramps by stabilising the nerves.

phosphorous - for cell wall, bone and teeth health - it combines with many other minerals in the body.

potassium - brain function, cell and muscle health and preventing cramps.

zinc - immune function, eye, nail and hair health, but also other organs. Zinc combines with many other vitamins and minerals in the body.

Vitamin E (skin, nails, hair, and cell health) and vitamin K (blood and bone health), plus niacin (blood and heart health) and folate (cell and DNA health) are found in small amounts, in addition to a large dose of vitamin C (immune functions).

Lime Juice : Extract of a squeezed lime :

2 teaspoons of lime juice with warm water daily in empty stomach cures constipation.

Lime juice mixed with equal quantity of honey and given empty stomach to reduce body weight.

2 teaspoons of lemon juice with 2 pinches of Black Pepper cures Diarrhea.

Massaging tooth and gums with lime juice helps to stop bleeding and eases pain.

Warm coconut oil with few drops of lime juice can massaged well in scalp regularly for dandruff and hair fall.

Lemonade : Drink prepared from Lime juice, water, sugar / salt / honey

Daily intake of Lemonade helps to cure increased Pitham, cools the body detoxifies the body, purifies blood, calms the mind. Also cures cough and respiratory problems.

Lemonade prepared with honey helps to burn fat and lose weight. It also makes our skin glow.

Lemonade acts as a Diuretic and flushes out all the toxins in our body in adding 1 teaspoon of ginger juice and 2 pinches of jeera powder to a glass of lemonade aids digestion after a heavy meal.

Inhibits Urinary calculi or Kidney stones as it contains highest amount of Citrate.

Arugampul - Bermuda Grass

Arugampul  -Bermuda Grass

Arugampul has interesting medicinal properties. The grass has the ability to purify blood and cure stomach ailments. Arugampul juice or powder increases hemoglobin levels and has good effects on anemic pregnant mothers. It is an excellent supplement for lactating mothers. It boosts Prolactin and so increases the quality and quantity of breast milk.

Arugampul contains more than 65% of chlorophyll . This helps in increasing the number of red blood cells in our body. It contains protein, fiber, calcium and phosphorus and potassium. It helps in maintaining the alkalinity of blood as it reduces acidity. It helps resists attacks of cold and is quick in removing phlegm.

Arugampul benefits :

The juice of this grass is applied over eyes for eye diseases.

For epistaxis, the juice of this grass is applied as nasal drops.

The juice of samoolam is applied externally over the swellings which tend to bleed. Hence the bleeding stops when applied.

The grass along with manjal or turmeric is ground and applied over skin diseases like scabies, fungal infections etc

For bleeding piles this grass is ground and boiled with milk and consumed.

The juice of the samoolam if consumed regularly provides strength to the nervous system. This medicine is also good for psychiatric diseases like unmatham (hyperactivity disorder), fitz.

The decoction prepared from one fistfull of this grass, half parts of vettilai or betel leaves and 1/4 parts pepper is an excellent blood purifier.

How to prepare juice:

Pluck the grass 1" above from the roots. The plucked grass should be washed first, crushed to extract the juice and consumed with water as Arugampul Juice. The herbal juice is rich in vitamin A, fibre, minerals and other nutrients. The juice extract is an effective diuretic and it is used as a relief for flatulence. The health benefits of Cynodon dactylon juice include antiviral and antiseptic properties. Diabetes patients benefit from the juice and it influences blood glucose levels. The juice also reduces body heat and used to treat urinary tract infections.

Arugampul is also found to be effective in curtailing blood loss. Be it blood loss due to an injury, or nosebleed, or excessive menstrual flow, these all can be treated with Bermuda grass or arugampul. In case of injury, arugampul paste can be applied on the wounded area. A couple of drops of Bermuda grass juice can help nosebleeds. Regular intake of arugampul juice is found to cure excessive menstrual flow.

Note :

 Be sure that you pick the right species (grass). Use only native Indian species that grows in wild (it usually creeps on side wards). Never attempt to try with your Arugampul from the lawn (although same species, its hybrid - has modified genes).

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