MUKIRATTAI
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Botanical name:
Boerhavia difffusa Linn
Action:
Expectorant, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant, Anthelmintic
Uses:
Treatment of vatham and kabam diseases , Itching
Part used:
Whole plant
Method of preparation:
Prepared as curry and taken along with food
Dosage:
As needed
Duration:
40 days
Diet regimen:
General Instructions for kayakarpam to be followed
Benefaction:
Decreases nasal congestion and cures nasal diseases
Note: Consulting a qualified siddha physician is mandatory for optimal results
References:
1. A hand book of common siddha kayakalpa (Rasayana) herbs for healthy life, CCRAS, Dept.of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, New Delhi, 2008
2. K.S.Murugesa Mudaliar, Siddha Materia Medica (Medicinal Plants Division), Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy, Chennai-106,2013 ,P- 780
