Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Aruvatham Patchai Scientific name - Ruta Graveolens English - Rue or herb of grace Siddha - sada pillai Tamil- Aruvatham patchai It is a delicate plant until it is called as herb of grace. It is easily wither if it is happen to be touched with impurity hands. Indians see it as one of the sacred plants. It has a special fragrance. The leaves are bitter in taste. It is a great help for newborn baby care. But, it is recommended to use in a small quantity. Benefits:- 1. the leaves are used for treating discomfort or indigestion (non-stop crying) and also sudden burst of tremors or quivering among newborn babies - the leaves (one or two) are rolled to make small amulet and tie it to the infant hand as a wristband. Baby will sniff the leaves whenever it brings the hand close to the nose. This cures the discomfort in the baby. 2. crushed leaves are use to make cough syrup or decoction to prevent or combat phlegm. 3. boil few leaves to make decoction and drink it for im...