Perunkayam (Ferula assa-foetida L)

PERUNKAYAM

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BOTANICAL NAME:

Ferula foetida Regel, Ferula assa-foetida L.

PART USED:

Gum resin obtained from rhizome and root

DOSAGE:

Powder 16-650mg

THERAPEUTIC USES:

Soothaga soolai (dysmenorrhea)

Eppam (belching)

Kunmam (Acid peptic disease)

Mantham (indigestion)

Palladi noigal (periodontic diseases)

Peruvayiru (Ascites)

Vali noigal (diseases associated with vatham)

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:

http://nischennai.org