Nellikkai Legiyam: Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side effects

Nellikkai Legiyam is a classical Siddha medicine in paste / jam form manufactured by SKM Siddha & Ayurveda Company India Ltd., Erode – Tamil Nadu. It is used in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Reference

Reference of Nellikkai Legiyam:
Traditional ancient practice [Anubhava murai].

Ingredients

Ingredients of Nellikkai Legiyam:
Nellikkai pulp – Amalaki – Gooseberry – Emblica officinalis – 14 % – Of all the anti aging herbs – Amla is the best.
Lavanga paththiri – Twakpatra – Cinnamomum tamala – 2 %
Lavanga pattai – Twak – Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum – 2%
Elam – Ela – Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum – 2 % – Being an excellent anti oxidant, it is used in treating blood pressure, asthma, indigestion, dysuria etc. 
Sirunagapoo – Nagakesara – Mesua ferrea – 1 % – It is a very famous Ayurveda herb used in treating fever, vomiting, urinary tract disorders, migraine etc.
Thippili – Pippali – Long pepper – Piper longum – 2 % – It has all qualities of a typical spice like useful in indigestion, asthma, cough etc.
Kumil – Kashmarya – Gmelina arborea – q.s.
Pathiri – Patala – Stereospermum chelonoides – q.s. – It is used for neuro-protective and hepato-protective benefits.
Paiyani – Paeonia latifolia – q.s.
Moovilai – Prishniparni – Uraria lagopoides – q.s. – Useful in dyspnoea, Asthma, Bronchitis and Chronic respiratory disorders.
Orilai – Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum – q.s. – Useful in dyspnoea, Asthma, Bronchitis and Chronic respiratory disorders.
Munnai – Agnimantha – Premna integrifolia – q.s.
Nerunjilmul – Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris – q.s.
Palaver – Pavonia zeylanica – q.s.
Siruvalluthunai – Bruhati – Solanum indicum – q.s. – It is widely used in treating respiratory disorders.
Vilvaver – Bilva – Bael – Aegle marmelos – q.s. – It has anti-inflammatory activity.
Sarkarai – Sita – Sugar candy – Saccharum officinarum – 49 %
Nei – Ghrita – Ghee – Bos indicus – 16.40 %
Thein – Madhu – Honey – Apis mellifera – 10.20 % – Balances Pitta and Kapha.
Injisaru – Shunti swarasa – Ginger juice – Zingiber officinale – q.s.
Ilaneer – Narikela jala – Coconut water – Cocos nucifera – q.s.

Indication

Indication of Nellikkai Legiyam:

• Pasiyinmai [anorexia]
• Irumal [cough]
• Iraippu [spasm]
• Ilaippu noi [emaciation]
• Acts as a pick up tonic in convalescent conditions.
• General tonic from children to older people.
• Good immunity enhancer.

Dose

Dosage & Adjuvants of Nellikkai Legiyam:
5 – 10 g with milk after food twice daily.
Or as directed by the physician.

Side effects and package

Side effects of Nellikkai Legiyam:

• There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
• Should be taken under medical supervision.
• Suited for all the age groups.
• Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given. 

Presentation:
Jar pack of 100 g, 200 g & 500 g.