Plant name : Sirupeelai
“A medicinal plant that has an excellent diuretic and lithontriptic property”
Botanical name : Aerva lanata Family : Amaranthaceae Actions : Diuretic, Anthelmintic, Demulcent, Lithontriptic.
Siddha Medicinal Uses :
Leaf juice in the dose of 1 to 2 teaspoon is administered two times a day daily for Ascites, Kalladaippu or Urinary calculus, burning micturation.
The decoction of this plant is used or added as an ingredient in the gruel prepared for pregnant woman and administered after seventh month twice daily.
The samoolam of this plant is prepared as decoction and given in the dose of 20 to 60 ml for all urinary complaints.
Note: Siddha treatment is based on complete physical examination of the patient, Naadi diagnosis, and other diagnostic criteria of the disease. The content given in this article is purely meant for information and education purpose only. Kindly consult a Siddha physician before any sort of self medication.