Kollu (Vigna unguiculata)

KOLLU

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BOTANICAL NAME:

Vigna unguiculata

PART USED:

Seed

DOSAGE:

Decoction 30- 50 ml twice daily

30- 40 g coarse powder in 200 ml of water for preparing decoction

THERAPEUTIC USES:

Iya noikal (kabam diseases

Kazhichal (dysentery)

Kozhuppu (obesity)

Kulirkaichal (fever with shivering)

Kunmam (peptic ulcer)

Veekam (swelling)

Kallai karikkum (dissolve renal calculi)

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