Kottam (Saussurea costus)

KOTTAM

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BOTANICAL NAME:

Saussurea costus

PART USED:

Root

DOSAGE:

Powder 2 - 4 g

THERAPEUTIC USES:

Eraipu (asthma)

Erumal (cough)

Moolam (piles)

Nanju (poisoning)

Thodam (infections)

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