Attruthumatti (Citrullus colocynthis)

ATTRUTHUMMATTI

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BOTANICAL NAME:

Citrullus colocynthis

PART USED:

Unripe fruit

DOSAGE:

0.125-0.5 g and contraindicated in pregnancy

THERAPEUTIC USES:

Soothakavali (dysmenorrhea)

Soothakathadai (amennorhea)

Vali noikal (rheumatic ailments)

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