Nandhi Mezhugu Capsules: Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side effects

Nandhi Mezhugu Capsules is a classical Siddha medicine in capsule form, manufactured by SKM Siddha & Ayurveda Company India Ltd., Erode- Tamil Nadu. It is used in the treatment of tridoshaja vikaras, poisonous bites & also skin diseases.

Reference

Reference of Nandhi Mezhugu Capsules:
Siddha Vaidhiya Thirattu.

Ingredients

Ingredients of Nandhi Mezhugu Capsules:
Serankottai – Bhallataka – Semecarpus anacardium – 10.99 % – It is used extensively in fever, bloating, piles, skin diseases, etc.
Ettikottai – Kupilu – Strychnos nux-vomica – 3.46 %
Pasu nei – Go ghritha – Cows ghee – Bos indicus – 15.37 %
Padikaram – Sphatika – Potassium aluminium double sulphate – 12.30 % – It is useful in abdominal pain, Pneumonia, low back ache, Dry cough, Chronic bronchial diseases, haematemesis, menorrhagia, leucoderma,Visarpa, etc. Panai vellam – Taala – Borassus flabellifer – 24.59 % – It is an Ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of difficulty in micturition, general debility, diarrhea, psychiatric conditions, hepatomegaly and acidity. 
Thein – Madhu – Honey – Apis melllifera – 15.37 %
Kalnaar parpam – A prepared medicine – 0.59 %
Kalmadha parpam – A prepared medicine – 0.59 %
Nandukkal parpam – A prepared medicine – 0.59 %
Pachchai karpooram – Karpoora – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora – 0.59 % – It is a rare herb which, being coolant, balances Kapha Dosha and reduces fat and cholesterol levels. 
Gorochan – Gorochana – Cow bezoar – 0.59 % – It is widely used in psychiatric disorders, seizures, fever, improves skin complexion, as antidote to poison etc.
Kumkumapoo – Kesara – Saffron – Crocus sativus – 0.59 % – It is an Ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of acne, black head, diarrhea, skin diseases, impotency and acts as immunity enhancer and memory booster.
Rasa chendooram – A prepared medicine – 0.38 %
Chukku – Shunti – Ginger – Zingiber officinale – 0.38 %
Milagu – Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum – 0.38 %
Thippili – Pippali – Long pepper – Piper longum – 0.38 % – It has all qualities of a typical spice like useful in indigestion, asthma, cough etc.
Ela arisi – Ela – Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum – 0.38 %
Siruthekku – Bharangi – Clerodendrum serratum – 0.38 % – It is a powerful Ayurvedic herb used in treating allergic rhinitis, asthma, fever and other inflammatory conditions.
Thaaleesa paththiri – Talispatra – Abies spectabilis – 0.38 %
Kurasanai omam – Parasika yavani – Hyoscyamus niger – 0.38 % Vaividangam – Vidanga – Embelia ribes – 0.38 %
Adhividayam – Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllum – 0.38 % – Of all the herbs having digestive, carminative, absorbent and Tridosha balancing properties, Ativisha is the best.
Jadhikkai – Jatiphala – Nutmeg – Myristica fragrans – 0.38 %
Jadhipaththiri – Jatipatra – Myristica fragrans – 0.38 %
Seeragam – Jeeraka – Cumin – Cuminum cyminum – 0.38 %
Karunseeragam – Krishna jeeraka – Black caraway – Nigella sativa – 0.38 % – It is good for eyes, bloating, fever, vomiting etc.
Lavangam – Lavanga – Clove – Syzygium aromaticum – 0.38 %
Chevviyam – Chavya – Piper chaba – 0.38 %
Kaattu milagu – Kankola – Piper trioicum – 0.38 % – Used for the treatment of cough, swelling, dysmenorrhea, erectile dysfunction and indigestion.
Kodiveliver/ chiththira moolam – Chitraka – Plumbago indica – 0.38 % Thippili kattai – Pippali moola – Long pepper root – Piper longum – 0.38 %
Kasakasa vidhai – Ahiphena – Papaver somniferum – 0.38 %
Sombu – Mishreya – Foeniculum vulgare – 0.38 %
Nervalam – Jayapala – Croton tiglium – 0.38 % – It is a plant mentioned in Ayurveda for the treatment of alopecia, erectile dysfunction, ascites, severe constipation and to induce purgation.
Sitraraththai – Ugragandha – Alpinia speciosa – 0.38 %
Jadamanjil – Jatamamsi – Nardostachys jatamansi – 0.38 %
Akkirakaram – Akarakarabha – Anacyclus pyrethrum – 0.38 % – It is a herb mentioned in Ayurveda for the treatment of the diseases of the oral cavity, indigestion, swelling, sore throat, cough and diseases caused due to the predominance of vata dosha like paralysis, tremors etc.
Naattu amukkara – Ashwagandha – Indian ginseng – Withania somnifera – 0.27 %
Rasa chendooram – Rasa sindoora – Mercuric sulphide – 0.27 %
Pooneeru – Shilajitu – Earthy exudate which is an admixture of carbonates, chlorides & sulphates of sodium, potassium & calcium [predominant radicals] – 0.27 %
Mayil thuththam – Thuttha – Copper sulphate – 0.27 %
Paal thuththam – Zinc carbonate with traces of zinc sulphate – 0.27 %
Rasam – Parada – Elemental mercury – 0.27 %
Pooram – Mercurous chloride – 0.27 %
Lingam – Hingula – Mercuric sulphide – 0.27 %
Manosilai – Manashila – Arsenic disulphide – 0.27 %
Paththira thaalagam – Haratala – Arsenic trisulphide – 0.27 % – It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of  Syphilis, Gout, herpes etc.
Gowri paashaanam – Gowripaashana – Arsenic pentasulphide – 0.27 %
Vellai paashaanam – Arsenic trioxide – 0.27 %
Avuri/ neeli elai saaru & sandhu – Neeli patra swarasa – Indigofera tinctoria – q.s.
Gandhakam – Gandhaka – Elemental Sulphur – 0.27 %

Indication

Indication of Nandhi Mezhugu Capsules:
Indicated in a wide range of diseases such as the following

• Various kinds of nachchu kadi [poisonous bites] such as –
• Vandu/kulavi kadi [beetle wasp bite]
• Seyyan kadi [millipede bite]
• Kaattu thavalai kadi [wild frog bite]
• Pachchonthi kadi [Chameleon bite]
• Aranai kadi [skink bite]
• Elikadi [rat bite]
• Naatpatta soolai-18 [18 types of chronic colic]
• Kuttam- 18 [18 types of leprosy]
• Karappan-8 [8 types of erysipelas]
• Andaaputtru [scrotal cancer]
• Araiyappu [bubo]
• Vippurudhi [fissure]
• Gandamaalai [scrofula]
• Kabala kuttam [erysipelas of the scalp]
• Granthi-18 [18 types of glandular enlargements]
• Neerarukal-18 [18 types of urinary obstructions]
• Gunmam-8 [8 types of gastritis].
• A kind of skin disease in which the skin resembles that of an elephant [yanaithole kuttam]
• Venkuttam pleucoderma
• Megam-20
• Kaal pidippu [rigidity of leg]
• Sobai [anemia]
• Sukkila noi [seminal disorders]
• Suronidha noi [disorders of ovum]
• Vaadha pidippu [rigidity due to neuralgic affectation]
• Mangu sori [a kind of itch]
• Eelai [pneumonia]
• Vedippu [fissures]
• Peruvasyiru [dropsy]
• Visha bagam [state of toxemia]
• Neermoolam
• Aamaikatti
• Vadham-80 [80 types of vatha diseases]
• 96 types of kaba
• Ayyam-96
• Ulaimandhai-8
• Kaikaal vedippu [fissures of hand & feet]
• Elaippu [emaciation]
• Kaichal thalaivali [fever accompanied by cephalgia]
• Sanni [delirium]
• Kurainoi [leprosy]
• Suram/kaichal [fever]
• Pavuththiram [fistula]
• Pallaranai [dental caries]
• Pal soolai [tooth ache]
• Silvisham [small insect bites]
• Silandhi pilavai
• Thodai vazhai
• Kaal karappan [erysipelas of foot/leg]
• Puraiyodum pungal [septic ulcers]
• Headache before sunset [padu gnayiru]
• Ezhu gnayiru [head ache after sunset]
• Aan kuri silandhi
• Pen silandhi [peeligai]
• Kanna pottru [cheek cancer]
• Danta soolai [odontalgia]
• Aankuri puttru [penile cancer]
• Penkuri puttru [vaginal cancer]
• Narambu silandhi
• Elumbu thinnum sandi pun [deep routed putrified ulcer/wounds]
• Sori [itches]
• Kazhalai [goitre]
• Thozhuthalai [nervous disorder pertaining to hand & feet]
• Marbaani [severe pain in chest]
• Vidhai vaadham [orchitis]
• Padar thaamarai [ring worm]
• Karuppa azhivu noi [abortion]
• Pilavai [carbuncles]
• Maraththal [numbness]
• Thadippu [rashes]
• Erichchaodu raththam sorikinra koppalam [irritative & bleeding ulcers] etc.

Dose

Dosage & Adjuvants of Nandhi Mezhugu Capsules:
1 to 2 capsules with milk or palm jaggery once or twice daily depending on the ailment, should be taken for 12 – 45 days.
Or as directed by the physician.

Diet

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

Side effects and package

Side effects of Nandhi Mezhugu Capsules:

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

Presentation:

Bottle of 50 & 500 capsules of 500 mg each.