Plant name : Vasambu
“Otherwise known as ‘Pillai marunthu’ which means Pediatric medicine”
Botanical name : Acorus calamus
Family : Araceae
Actions : Stomachic, Carminative, Anti-periodic, Disinfectant.
Siddha Medicinal Uses :
- The powder of vasambu is mixed with honey and given internally for fitz. During this treatment if only milk is given internally then the results will be more effective.
- The decoction prepared from vasambu and athimathuram is given for pediatric ailments like cough, fever pain in the abdomen etc.
- The rhizome is burnt and the ashes are mixed with coconut oil and applied over the lower abdomen for flatulance.
- To prevent epilepsy in children this rhizome is prepared as an amulet and tied in the body of the child preferably waist.
- Traditionally the new born child is given a mixture of nine medicines mixed with honey and gold for as many days as possible. One of the key ingredient is vasambu and the main intention to give this medicine is proper brain devolopment, speech ability, better visual power, increased seminal power, brings beauty and neutralises any toxicities in our body.
- The powder of this rhizome if consumed daily in the dose of 100 to 700 mg is very beneficial for strengthening the nervous system. It should be noted that a dose above 1 gram may lead to vomitting.
- Vasambu, kayam, athividayam, chukku, milagu thipplili and kadukkai thol is powdered and mixed in equal amount. This is given in the dose of 1 – 2 grams for indigestion, diarrhoea due to indigestion, flatulence etc.
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.
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The information about vasambu is very useful to us. My baby is 5 months old. And i will be happy if natural treatment tips are sent to me through email.
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Dear Sir,
I am from Malaysia. My son is 14months and he always has flu and phlegm. I’ve given him karpoora valli, thulasi,ginger and fresh turmeric. I take 1 teaspoon of the juice of all this and gave him for 3 days continuously but still the phlegm and flu is there. I’m now giving him phlegm and antibiotic from clinic as it has been getting bad.
Is there any home made medicines I can use to clear his phlegm? According to the doctor, his lungs sound quite bad due to phlegm.
Appreciate your kind advise via email.
Thank you,
Gayithri
Hi,
Is there any herb for skin diseases for babies. My baby is diagnosed with mastocytosis.
Thanks.
Hi there,
For phelgm, i know what my mother does for my baby and it works every time.
Take a betel leaf, and place some oil on the top part maybe sesame oil or coconut oil…and with an oil lamp burn it from underneath to make the oil hot a bit…not too hot just warm…and apply it on right away with oil side inside touching the chest of the baby. do this when he is asleep at night and within 2-3 days he should have all the phlegm cured.
Hope this helps,
Thulasi
i also used for my baby. it was very useful. it is naturally good for health for infants
[...] Vasambu is heated in insufficient oxygen till it charrs. This is mixed with honey and eaten for all digestion problems in children. [...]
Can Vasambu be used for grown up childred around 10 years to improve brain development and speech ??
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