Pirandai
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Botanical name:
Cissus quadrangularis Linn
Action:
Alterative, Emmenagogue, Stomachic
Uses:
Treatment of pruritis ani, Bleeding piles, Indigestion, Peptic ulcer, Diarrhoea and Dysentery
Part used:
Stem
Method of preparation:
Prepared as curry adding pepper and salt and taken along with food daily
Dosage:
As needed
Duration:
40 days
Diet regimen:
General Instructions to be followed.
Benefaction:
Makes body strong, cures anemia and diseases related to chest region.
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- 675.
