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

Vaan Mezhugu Capsule 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 vatha kapha disorders.

Reference

Reference of Vaan Mezhugu Capsule:

• Yogi Karisal- 151.
• Siddha Vadhiya Thirattu.

Ingredients

Ingredients of Vaan Mezhugu Capsule:
Suddha seidha rasam – Shuddha Parada – Elemental Mercury – 6.66 % Suddha seidha erasa chendooram – Rasa sindoora – Mercuric sulphide – 6.66 % – It is used to boost immune system, to improve strength, in cardiac diseases, colicky abdominal pain, urinary tract related diseases, fistula in ano, inflammatory conditions etc.
Suddha seidha gandhakam – Shuddha Gandhaka – Elemental Sulphur – 6.66 %
Suddha seidha gowri paashanam – Shuddha Gowri paashana – Arsenic pentasulphide – 6.66 %
Suddha seidha vellai paashanam – Arsenic trioxide – 6.66 %
Suddha seidha mridharsingi – Shuddha mriddarashringi – Lead monoxide – 6.66 %
Suddha seidha pooram – Mercurous chloride – 6.66 %
Suddha seidha poonneru – Shuddha Shilajitu – Earthy exudate admixture with carbonates, chlorides & sulphate of sodium, potassium & calcium [predominant radicals] – 6.66 %
Suddha seidha lingam – Shuddha Hingula – Mercuric sulphide – 6.66 % Suddha seindha abini – Shuddha Ahiphena – Papaver somniferum – 6.66 % – Used in neurological disorders, depression, diarrhea, chronic fever, anxiety, neuropathy, neuralgia, muscle pain, spasms etc.
Suddha seidha kaantham – Shuddha Kantha loha – Magnetite ore [ferrosso ferric oxide of iron] – 6.66 % – It is used for the treatment of Anemia, Tuberculosis, Muscle waisting, and Jaundice etc.
Suddha seidha paththira thaalagam – Shuddha Haratala – Arsenic trisulphide – 6.66 % – It is used in the treatment of  Syphilis, Gout, herpes etc.
Suddha seidha veeram – Mercuric chloride – 6.66 %
Suddha seidha saambirani – Shuddha lohbana – Styrax benzoin – 6.66 % Suddha seidha karpooram – Shuddha Karpoora – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora – 6.66 % – It is a rare herb which, being coolant, balances Kapha Dosha and reduces fat and cholesterol levels.
Anda Thailam – A prepared medicine – q.s.

Indication

Indication of Vaan Mezhugu Capsule:

• Delirium due to vitiated kaba vatha sanni.
• Envagai Suram [ 8 types of fevers]
• Envagai irumal [8 types of cough]
• Kuttam [leprosy]
• Kudalanda vadham [hernia]
• Soolai [colic]
• Pun [ulcers]
• Eelai [bronchiectasis]
• Envagai gunmam [8 types of gastritis]
• Vayitru vali [stomach pain]
• Kaduppu [irritation]
• Also in naatpatta soothaga kattu [chronic amenorrhoea]
• Peruvayiru [ascites]
• Sobai/oodhal [edema]
• Manjal kaamalai [jaundice]
• Sanni [delirium]
• Vayitru pokku [diarrhea]
• Pouththiram [fistula]
• Kalladaippu [urinary calculi]
• Valippu [convulsions]
• Granthi [syphilis/ glandular enlargements]
• Purai [putrified ulcers]
• Gandamalai [scrofula]
• Neerizhuvu [polyuria/diabetes]
• Neerkuththu [urethritis]
• Mandharakasam.

Dose

Dosage & Adjuvants of Vaan Mezhugu Capsule:
500 mg capsule twice daily with palm jaggery or suitable adjuvants for 3 – 5 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 Vaan Mezhugu Capsule:

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

Presentation:

Bottle of 100 & 500 capsules of 500 mg each.