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 […]
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VETIVER (उशीरं): vetiveria zizanioides Medicinal Uses, Health benefits in Ayurveda
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 […]
Nutmeg ( जातिफलम् ) -Ayurvedic Uses, Health Benefits, Home Remedies & Medicinal properties.
NUTMEG(जातिफलम्). Nutmeg is an indigenous herb originating in the Western Ghats of India. It has an important place in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. The herb is a delicate, slightly sweet spice that is widely used in cuisines around the world, including both Asian and western recipes. The tree is also highly valued because […]
Ashwagandha – Withania Somnifera Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Chemical Constituents
जीवेत शरदः शतं//(Rig Veda 10/3) “May you live up to a hundred years, to be able to see the variegated hues of a hundred autumn”- Rig Veda Longevity is a concept that holds a lot of significance in Indian System of Medicine. In Ayurveda, maintaining the health of a healthy person is the prime […]
INDIAN MADDER (मन्ञिष्टा)- Health benefits, Home remedies, Medicinal propeties
INDIAN MADDER (मन्ञिष्टा) Indian madder is an herb which is a widely used herb in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. The earliest references of the herb dates back to the Vedic period, in the Aiteraya Aranyaka. The herb was and still is an important part of ancient Indian religious rituals, especially the ‘Upanayana Samskara’ […]
(Vacha) Acorus Calamus in Ayurveda: Medicinal uses, Chemical constituents, Properties.
Sweet Flag (वचा):- Sweet flag is an herb that is commonly used in Ayurveda and Siddha mainly for its direct action on the central nervous system. It is called as ‘Vacha’ in Sanskrit due to its effectiveness in improving speech. It is a good nervine tonic and also clarifies voice. Ayurvedic textbooks have clearly explained […]
INDIAN ALOE (कुमारी) in Ayurveda -Home remedies, Medicinal uses & Chemical Contituents
INDIAN ALOE (कुमारी): Indian aloe/ aloe is a commonly used herb in Siddha and Ayurveda due to its therapeutic efficiency. It is an inevitable herb in every Indian garden. History reveals that Queen Cleopatra and Queen Nefertiti (Queens of Egypt well known for their beauty) included Aloe in their beauty regimens. In Ayurveda texts, Aloe […]
அட்டமா சித்திகள்-The 8 Eight Powers of siddhas or The Great Eight Siddhis- Ashta siddhi’s
அட்டமா சித்துகள்- Eight Siddhis (Ashta Siddhi) or The Eight Great Perfections (mahasiddhi). One gets eight Siddhis: anima, mahima, laghima, garima, prapti, prakamya, istava and vasitva. As Yogi’s, the Siddhas are said to have the triple control: 1. the control of breath, 2. the control of the seminal fluid, i.e. the control of all passions, and […]
Is Siddha Medicine safe? Effective? Any Side-Effects?
Are there any side effects on the intake of Siddha Medicine? Among the public often there are doubts like, Is siddha medicine good for health? Is siddha medicine safe? The answer is “Siddha medicines are totally safe and does not have any side effects when prepared and administered properly by either well-knowledged or qualified siddha […]
Thiruvalluvar Siddhar – Life History, Siddha Medicine Books
காடு காடுகாடென்றால் அறிவரோ காடுதான் கரு கண்ட மகத்துகள் வீடு வீடுவீடென்றால் உனக்குள்ளே நாடு நாடெல்லாம் நாடித் திரிவதோ. -ஞான வெட்டியான் 1500. Explanation. When the enlightened says that path to attainment of abode is in the woods, it is not to search in the jungles, but to search the jungles inside us. Thiruvalluvar siddhar. Everyone knows thiruvalluvar as a celebrated […]
