Sivanar Amirtham Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side effects

Sivanar Amirtham is a classical Siddha medicine manufactured by SKM Siddha & Ayurveda Company India Ltd., Erode- Tamil Nadu. It is used to treat vata & kapha disorders & poisonous bites.

Reference

Reference of Sivanar Amirtham:
Siddha Vaidhiya Thirattu.

Ingredients

Ingredients of Sivanar Amirtham:
Iruvi – Dryopteris filix mas – 6.25 %
Rasam – Parada – Elemental mercury – 6.25 %
Karunabi – Vatsanabha – Aconitum napellus – 6.25 % – It is rejuvenative, balances Tridosha, especially Vata and Kapha. It improves digestion, relieves coldness, is nutritive and improves strength.
Gandhakam – Gandhaka – Elemental Sulphur – 6.25 %
Chukku – Shunti – Ginger – Zingiber officinale – 6.25 %
Milagu – Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum – 50 % – It removes toxins, heals, stimulates organs. It is also used as antidote in insect bites. 
Thippili – Pippali – Long pepper – Piper longum – 6.25 % – It has all qualities of a typical spice like useful in indigestion, asthma, cough etc. But it is also a very good aphrodisiac and anti ageing spice.
Manosilai – Manashila – Arsenic disulphide – 6.25 %
Porintha vengaram – Shuddha Tankana – Borax – 6.25 % – It is used in the treatment of productive cough, bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, chest congestion etc.

Indication

Indication of Sivanar Amirtham:
Diseases arising out of derangement of 80 types of vadham [vatha dosha].
Diseases arising out of derangement of 40 types of pitham [pitta dosha].
Diseases arising out of derangement of 20 types of kabam [kapha dosha].
5 vagai suvasam [respiratory disorders], a wide range of neuralgic diseases, arthritis, rheumatism, respiratory diseases, bilious diseases etc. due to vitiation of vata, pitta, kapha doshas respectively.
Kushtam [skin diseases]
Gunmam [colic]
Janni/sanni [delirium]
Moolam [piles]
Kshayam [emaciation]
Mahodaram/peruvayiru [ascites] etc.
Used as a aakkiranam [snuff] in insect bites/stings such as thelkadi [scorpion sting], aranai kadi [skink bite] & kumarakanda vali.

It is useful to promote strength of bones and joints.
It acts as an excellent anti inflammatory and analgesic medicine.
It is used for the treatment of ankle pain, ankle twitch, slipped disc, sprain, back spasm, backache, back injury, stiffness of muscles, Coccyx pain

Partially useful in (other medications might be required)
Avascular necrosis
Sensory-neural hearing loss
Hypothyroidism
Ankylosing spondylitis
Pain related to SLE

Diet

Avoid deep fried foods, heavy-to-digest non veg foods, fast foods and aerated drinks, smoking and excess alcohol. These can irritate stomach and intestinal lining. These also may increase Tridosha.

Dose

Dosage & Adjuvants of Sivanar Amirtham:
100 – 200 mg with honey, ginger juice or breast milk twice a day after food.
Or as directed by the physician.

With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.

Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.

With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.

Diet

Pathya:-
Avoid salt, tamarind, sour diet, alcohol, pagal [bitter gourd], agathi [sasban], non-veg foods & tobacco.

Side effects, package

Side effects of Sivanar Amirtham:

• There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
• Should be taken under medical supervision.

Presentation:

Pack of 10 g & 50 g.