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World Siddha Day 2011

 This year the World siddha Day is going to be held at Thiruvananthapuram , in the name World Siddha Doctors Meet-2011, on 14th and 15th April 2011.

Conference theme:

Current Need and Development of Siddha system.

Venue:

AKG Centre Auditorium (near University of Kerala) Thiruvananthapuram.

Registratin Fee:

Delegates Rs 500/-Foreign Delegates  $ 100 Students ( UG only) free on producing their Bonafid Certificate from their Head of the Institution.

Dates to Remember:

Last Date for:

Receipt of papers 15th March,

Registration for Delegates  31st march.

Contact:

The Secretary,

T/C 36/1917-3, Enchakkal Junction, Vallakkadavu P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695008.

09846012034

09846139722

Email: drbhagavathi@nadlabs.com Tamizh Maruthuva Kazhagam warmly welcomes you all  to  meet with your esteemed presence and  participation.

KNOW ABOUT HERBS : ASHOKA

  

              Saraca indica as a wild tree, the Ashoka is a    vulnerable species. It is becoming rarer in its natural habitat, but       isolated wild Ashoka trees are still to be found in the foothills of central and eastern Himalayas, in scattered locations of the northern plains of India as well as on the west coast of the Subcontinent near Mumbai.     

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              There are a few varieties of the Ashoka tree. One variety is larger and highly spreading. The columnar varieties are common in cultivation.

Medicinal use  

The bark of the asoka tree is used to make a drug, which is   reported to possess a stimulating effect on the       endometrium and ovarian    tissue

. The use of the dried flower is one of the best doses, which helps in curing the diabetes. We may be eaten regularly.

The bark of the tree is useful for the above clinical indications of the internal piles.

ADHIMADHURAM - HOW IT WORKS

The herb contains         glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid, flavonoids, asparagine,               iso-flavonoids,and chalcones.

              Licorice contains the     glycoside, glycyrrhizin which has a   similar structure and activity as the  adrenal steroids. Licorice has an anti-inflammatory activity similar to cortisone and has been found  useful for arthritis and allergies.       Licorice also acts like the hormone, ACTH, causing sodium retention, potassium depletion, and       water retention.       

         Excess consumption of licorice can lead to the classic symptoms of       hypertension, with edema, increased blood pressure, potassium loss, and muscular weakness.

            The Deglycyrrhizinated form is most often used to avoid the hypertensive side effects of the glycyrrhetinic acid in whole Licorice. Licorice and DGL have a mild laxative effect and canprotect the intestinal lining by     increasing the production of mucus, thus alleviating heartburn and ulcers.

           Licorice and DGL also have a demulcent     action and  have been used for coughs and other bronchial complaints.