According to Siddha literatures, improper diet habits causes
disturbances in the equilibrium of the three basic humours of the body namely
Vatha,Pitha,Kapha (
Thirithodam) ,which ultimately results in causing several
diseases.
Thirithoda Sama Porutkal are the substances which balances
the three basic humours of the body. Regular use of these substance in your day to day life helps to prevent diseases and maintains good health.
What are Thirithoda Sama Porutkal?
“ஒன்றியவாதிபித்தகபம்இவவயுயராவண்
ணம் ன்றுறுகறிகள்எல்லாம்ாளுமேசவேப்பர்
ஆய்ந்மதார் தின்றிடுேிளகுேஞ்சள்சீரகம்உயர்ந்தகாயம்
வவன்றிவகாள்சுக்மகாமேலம்வவந்தயம்உள்
ளிமசர்த்மத” -
The above poem states the list of Thiritoda Sama Porutkal and they are
Milagu(Pepper):
- Pepper has a pungent taste.
- It is a best antitode.
- Cures kapha related diseases.
- It has Anti-Vatha activity.
Manjal(Turmeric):
- Turmeric has bitter and a pungent taste.
- It neutralize the
three humours of the body and removes toxic substance from the body.
Seeragam(Cumin Seeds):
- Cumin seeds has a pungent taste .
- It Neutralizes Pita and
relieves Indigestion.
Perungayam(Asafoetida) :
- Asafoetida has pungent and a bitter taste.
- It cures Worm
infestations and Indigestion.
- A little amount of asafoetida is enough to
remove the ill effects of pulses.
- Asafoetida has to be dried
powdered and used.
Chukku(Dried Ginger):
- Dry Ginger has pungent taste.
- It
cures Indigestion and Vatha related disorders.
- The outer skin should be peeled
off before use.
- Ginger can also be used.
Elam(Cardamom) :
- Cardamom has a sweet and a pungent taste.
- It pacifies heat
.
Venthayam(Fenugreek Seeds) :
- Fenugreek seeds has a bitter taste.
- It reduces vatha and Pitha humours.
- It helps to eliminate the ill effects of the pungent
taste..
- Fenugreek seeds has to be fried and used.
Poondu (Garlic) :
- Garlic has a distinct odour .
- It balances Tridosha.
- Garlic
has to be included in the foods stuffs prepared from tubers, pulses to remove
their ill effects.
The use of Thirithoda Sama porutkal in every meal will provide balance in the
three humours and maintains good health.
Have A Balanced Life!!
Food Is Medicine;Medicine Itself Food.
-R.Rushmi Kruthiga,(B.S.M.S),
Email:drrushmibsms21@gmail.com
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