Ayakantha chenduram

 

 This is a chendooram variety of Siddha classical medicine. The reference of this medicine is available in siddha texts Agasthiyar Chendooram - 300 and  Siddha Vaidhiya Thirattu. This medicine is indicated for all kinds of Anaemia and dropsy. Ayakantha chenduram is very much effective in iron deficiency anemia and anemia in pregnancy

 

Anaemia

Anemia is a condition in which one lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues. Anemia can make feel tired and weak. There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause. Anemia can be temporary or long term, and it can range from mild to severe.  Some of them are Iron deficiency anemia, Vitamin deficiency anemia, Aplastic anemia, sickle cell anemia etc. According to The Lancet, Anaemia affects roughly a third of the world's population; half the cases are due to iron deficiency. It is a major and global public health problem that affects maternal and child mortality, physical performance, and referral to health-care professionals. Children aged 0–5 years, women of childbearing age, and pregnant women are particularly at risk. Several chronic diseases are frequently associated with iron deficiency anaemia. According to siddha, Anemia comes under 'Pandu Rogangal' . Among these, Kabha pandu has the similar symptoms as of Iron deficiency anemia.

Ingredients

1. Purified iron fillings - Ayapodi
   
2. Purified sulfur - Gandhakam
   
3. Purified lode stone - Kantham
   
4. Purified Cinnabar - Lingam
   
5. Borax - Vengaram
   
6. Common Alum - Padikaram
   
7. Alkaline earth salt - Pooneeru
   
8. Common Salt- Sotruppu
   
9. Rock salt - Induppu
   
10. Sal Ammoniac - Navasaram
    
11. Camphor - Karpooram
    
12. Lime Juice  

 Dosage

The usual dosage of this medicine is 100-200 mg twice daily. this medicine may be given with honey, and for iron deficiency anemia this medicine can be given with Thrikadu churnam for better results.

Other Links

1.  Purified borax (Venkaram) 
2. Purified Sulfur ( Gandhagam)
3. Purified Cinnabar (Purified Lingam)
4. IMPCOPS
5. SKM siddha and Ayurveda
6. Santhigiri Ayurveda and Siddha Vaidyasal