SINUSITIS

Gurucharanam saranam

SINUSITIS

Sinusitis is a major problem in the modern world. This is due to the sedentary life style and food habits. This is characterized by sneezing, running nose and nasal block, throat irritation, watering of eyes, itching, headache and heaviness of head. Though we called it as a common allergy problem but it is due to poor immune response. Inflammation of the sinuses and further congestion is the basic problem. Even though the disease is cured once it has a recurrent nature.

In Siddha system of medicine this disease is called as ‘Mookkadaippu’ or ‘Peenisam’, commonly it is classified into 9 on the basis of the presenting signs and symptoms. Several effective medicines are said in literatures of Siddha. According to Siddha this disease is caused by derangement of ‘Pitha’ and Kapha humors of the body.

SOME EFFECTIVE SIMPLE REMADIES

Milagu kudineer (Pepper decoction): 5gm of Pepper powder is mixed with 200ml of water and boiled. Reduced to 50ml and used as two divided doses in morning and evening.

Inji Kudineer (ginger decoction): juice of 10gm of ginger is taken and heated slightly. The juice is used after cooling in a dose of 10-12 ml per day.

Steam Inhalation therapy:

1. A decoction of leaves of Hosreshoe vitex is prepared and taken in a pan. A clean brick piece is heated and placed in the decoction. The steam thus obtained is used for inhalation.

2. Rock salt, turmeric and pepper are powdered, mixed with water and make as a decoction. The steam from the decoction is used for inhalation.

Smoke Inhalation therapy:

Long pepper, Pepper, Turmeric, and Ajowan are taken in equal quantity and ground with neem oil. The paste is applied over a cloth and burned. The smoke is inhaled.

SOME FOOD MODIFICATIONS

Non vegetarian food is to be avoided. Pickles, brinjal, ladies finger, sweet pumkin, yam, bitter guard, cauliflower and potato should be avoided.

Fruits like green banana, papaya, pine apple, water melon, sapota, seedless grape and mango to be avoided.

Avoid coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa and cola drinks and all junk foods.

HABIT MODIFICATIONS

Frequency of intercourse should be reduced; also it should be done in day time. As per Siddha system frequent intercourse and that done in day time are not good for health. It will reduce the stamina and immunity of the body.

Purgative therapy should be done once in three months. As the patient is with allergic problem should not have constipation and should possess better bowel habits. For that plane castor oil is enough. Otherwise use other purgative medicines as prescribed by a physician.

SIDDHA MEDICINES

1. Neerkovai tablet made a paste with beetle leaf juice and applied over the forehead.

2. Vasantha kusumakaram tablet 2-3 tab taken with basil juice and honey, twice daily.

3. Kasthoori karuppu 1-2mg/kg/day

4. Amukkura choornam 20-40mg/kg/day with hot water.

5. Thaleesadi choornam 20-40mg/kg/day with hot water or honey.

6. Muthu parpam 1-2mg/kg/day

7. Manikka parpam 1-2mg/kg/day

These drugs are available in all cities of India from the outlets of Santhigiri Ayurveda and Siddha Vaidyasala, S. K. M pharmaceuticals, Impcops and many other Siddha medicine manufactures. Theses drugs should be used with the prescription of a medical practitioner.

MEDICINAL USES OF HOLY BASIL

Medicinal uses of Tulsi (Holy Basil, sacred Basil) – Occimum Sanctum

The plant is mostly used in India by the Hindu religious people. They use the leaves of this plant for various rituals like, making garlands for deity, praising the deity by submitting it in front if the idol, put it in the water and used it as the sacred water etc. the Hindu women used to place the leaves on their hair as an ornamental article.

The plant is famous for its aroma. There are several species of the plant seen world wide. The plant has a pungent taste and hot potency. The leaves and seeds of the plant are used medicinally, which have stimulant, expectorant, diaphoretic and demulcent actions.

As siddha system of medicine is concerned it is used in the treatment of mental diseases, sinusitis and related complaints and even in fever. Generally concerned it will cure the vatha and kapha disorders.

Medicinal recipes with tulsi

Ø The commonest use of basil is for cough and cold.

Ø Ø A handful of basil leaves are put in water and boiled well. The steam from this is used for inhalation. The body is also exposed to the steam. This treatment is easy to do and will give a sudden relief from the cough and cold.

Ø In the Hindu temples there is a custom that these leaves are put in fresh water and this water is used as the Holy water (Theertham). The use of this water will cure the phlegm in the chest besides the spiritual benefits.

Ø Ø The seed are useful in diseases pertaining to women.

Seeds are ground with fresh cold water and applied over the lower abdomen, which will relieve the postpartum pain (Pain after the child birth).

Ø Ø Fresh juice of basil can be given in a dose of 30 ml for the worm infestation in the intestine.

Ø Ø Decoction for generalized body pain and mild fever.

One handful of basil and Bermuda grass and one teaspoon full of black pepper powder are taken. One liter of water is added to this and boiled till it reduced to 250 ml. this decoction can be taken in lukewarm.

SIDDHA MEDICINE

Siddha system is an Indian system of alternative medicine. This system is put forward by ancient Indian scientists called the Siddhars, who explained not only the medicine but also the day- today life in their books. This system consists of so many superb and effective medicine for many dreaded diseases.