Kakkanam (Clitoria ternatea)

KAKKANAM

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BOTANICAL NAME:

Clitoria ternatea

PART USED:

Root

DOSAGE:

Powder 250-500mg for children

750mg - 1.5 g for adults

THERAPEUTIC USES:

Suram (fever)

Kannoi (eye diseases)

Kudalpuzhu (worm infestations)

Vellai (leucorrhoea)

Note:

1. English terminologies given for disease/symptom are fairly accurate and for exact description about the disease, siddha texts should be referred.
2. Consulting a qualified siddha physician is mandatory for optimal results.

Reference:

nischennai.org