Medical Bulletin

1234/-Strength of Our Healthcare Santhigiri Ayurveda Siddha Vaidyasala
Dr. Brahmadathan U.
Deputy Medical Officer (Production – Siddha)
Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Vaidyasala

Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Vaidyasala, the licensed and GMP Certified unit of Santhigiri Ashram, is concerned with the manufacture
of Ayurveda and Siddha Medicines, since more than two decades. The unit had a humble beginning with the hands of the founder Guru
of Santhigiri Ashram – Navajyothi Sree Karunakara Guru, during the year 1974, with the aim of becoming the backbone for the healthcare
activities of the parent organization, which is weaved as one among the triad strategies of the Ashram. The medicines and allied products
from the unit are being consumed by the five hundred plus healthcare endeavours under the parent organization. As a whole a greater part of the produce reaches the hands of needy, through various philanthropic activities, like medical camps, village adoption programmes, preventive healthcare programmes and projects. Being a part of the parent organization with a wide range of activities, the unit is continuously monitored, evaluated and improved by other bodies under the parent organization such as Santhigiri Research Foundation, Santhigiri Siddha Medical College and Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College.

PRODUCTS
The Vaidyasala is manufacturing a wide range of quality products concerned with the management of various ailments, as well as to promote health. The licensed product range of the unit consists of, 203 Classical Ayurveda, 106 Classical Siddha, 71 Proprietary Ayurveda,
19 Proprietary Siddha and 6 Food Supplements. The product range is being expanded from time to time.

NEW ADDITIONS
Vallarai Tablet The Vallarai Tablet, imbibes all the  goodness of the herb Centella asiatica and each tablet carries equivalent
benefit of about 5 g of fresh plant. Dosage: 1 to 2 tabs, Twice daily Indication(s): Weakness, Diseases  of the brain, Abdominal discomfort,
Diarrhoea, Stomatitis, Insomnia, Poor Memory. It is an effective nerve tonic.

Keezharnelli Tablet, Each Keezharnelli Tablet  carries equivalent benefit of about 5 g of  fresh herb Phyllanthus niruri.

Dosage: 1 to 2 Tablets, Twice daily
Indication(s): Increased body heat,
Jaundice, Fever, Leucorrhoea. Protects and nourishes the liver.

Thribhala Tablet
‘Tribhala’ is a wonderous combination of the pericarps of three officinal tender fruits. The therapeutic applications of this effective combination is far beyond compare. It rejuvenates  the body in too. Each Thribhala Tablet  carries equivalent benefit of about 2.5 g of dried

Thribhala Powder.
Dosage: 1 to 2 Tablets, Twice daily
Indication(s): Cough, Wheezing,
Diabetes mellitus, Indigestion, Peptic ulcer, Can act as a general health  promoter, Gentle bowel tonic, Respiratory decongestant.

Impooral Tablet
Impooral – Oldenlandia umbellata, is a herb, which has long been in use as an effective medicine against cough,
haemoptysis, fever, flatulence etc.

Each Impooral Tablet, contains 650 mg of the dried powder of the herb. Dosage: 1 to 2 Tablets, Twice daily
Indication(s): Cough, Nasal Congestion, Chest Congestion, Haemoptysis, Fever.

Neerkovai Table.  Neerkovai is a classical Siddha formulation, long been in use as an effective decongestant.
Dosage: For External Application Only Indication(s): Head Ache, Nasal Congestion Mathulai Manappaku Manappagu is a type of medicinal formulation, that consolidates and preserves the goodness of some officinal material, especially seasonal
fruits. These types of formulations are called ‘Pānakam’ in Ayurveda and ‘Sharbat’ in Unani. Mātulai Manappagu is one such formulation in Siddha, that consolidates the ineffable therapeutic benefits of Ripe Pomegranate Fruit.

Dosage: 10 to 15 mL, Twice daily,
with tepid water
Indication(s): Indigestion, Increased
body heat, Anaemia, Palor, Vomiting, Burning sensation of Hands & Soles, Morning sickness. Can act as a general health promoter, Can act as a protector of heart. Amukkura Tablet It is the tablet form of Amukkura Choornam, composed of Syzygium aromaticum, Mesua ferrea, Elettaria cardamomum, Piper nigrum, Piper longum, Zingiber officinale, Withania somnifera as its ingredients.
Dosage: 1 to 2 Tablets, Twice daily
Indication(s): Indigestion, Peptic
Ulcers, Splenomegaly, Pain, Leucorrhoea, Anaemia.
Dhathryarishtam
It is a Classical Ayurveda Formulation, long been in use as a general health tonic for all age groups.
Dosage: 15 to 30 mL, Twice daily,
with tepid water
Indication(s): Anaemia, Jaundice,
Cardiovascular Diseases, Circulatory Insufficiencies, Fever, Cough, Hiccup, Anorexia, Other Respiratory
Ailments. Can be used a general health tonic and as an Immunomodulator. Kanchanara Gulgulu It is a Classical Ayurveda Formulation, which is chiefly employed in the management of oedemas, and inflammations inside the body, and in the management of thyroid dysfunction.
Dosage: 1 Pill, once in the morning.
Indication(s): Cervical Lymphadenopathy, Oedemas, Injuries, Skin diseases, Fistula.

AYURVEDA SPECIAL MEDICINES
Gudoochi Satwa – The medicinal aqueous extraction from Tinospora cordifolia.
SIDDHA SPECIAL MEDICINES
Vetpalai Thailam – The proven traditional Siddha formulation, long been in practise for the management of skin diseases characterised by
excess dryness and scaling, chiefly for Psoriasis.
Seenthil Sarkkarai – The medicinal aqueous extraction from Tinospora cordifolia.
Vempadampattai Thailam – It is an external oil, with the bark of Ventilago madraspatana as its chief ingredient. It can effectively be used
in cases of Ulcers, Eczema, Scabies, Minor Toxic Bites and Pruritus.

COMBINATION MEDICINE FOR BONE DEMINERALIZATION
Nowadays, Osteopaenia and its advanced condition called Osteoporosis are of significant health concern. The medical science is searching for a dependable solution for the condition that can cause signficant damage to the health status of a individual. Siddha system of Medicine the autochthonous and eldest life science in India, gives significant importance to this condition. With the aim exploring those treasurable solutions, and with the aid of modern pharmacology and pharmaceutics, we have developed a combination of three capsules, which when used as per the instructions, could be a supportive and restorative measure for the malady Balavardhini Capsule – Calcium Supplement Capsule IRON Capsule – Iron Supplement Capsule Amrithakalpam Capsule – Capsulated form of aqueous extraction from Tinospora cordifolia.