VILVAM
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Botanical name: Aegle marmelos Corr.
Action:
Diaphoretic, Digestive, Stomachic, Aphrodisiac, Febrifuge, Astringent
Uses:
Giddiness, Slurred speech, Improves vitality and luster
Parts used:
Fruit
Method of preparation:
Prepared as Decoction or Pickle
Dosage:
20 to 35 ml/ one pinch
Duration:
40 days
Diet regimen:
General Instructions to be followed
Benefaction:
Mitigates pitham and kabam humours and cures diseases associated with them.
It is also helpful in treating loss of appetite, pitha suram, chronic vomiting and gives strength to body.
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-819
