Cathikkai (Myristica fragrans)

CATHIKKAI

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BOTANICAL NAME:

Myristica fragrans

PART USED:

Kernel

DOSAGE:

Powder 500mg-1g

THERAPEUTIC USES:

Pasitheekuraivu (reduced appetite)

 Iraippu (asthma)

 Erumal (cough)

 Nalpattakazhichal (chronic dysentery)

 Vinthukuraivu( oligozoospermia).

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