MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF SINGLE HERBS

 IN THIS SECTION, I WILL WRITE THE SCIENTICALLY PROVEN BENEFITS OF HERBS.

10 incredible benefits of Giloy

The coronavirus pandemic has affected the majority of population across the globe with daily tolls of increasing positive cases and fatalities. In India, the caseload is significantly high as compared to other countries. Since from the start of pandemic enormous efforts are carried out by the scientific researchers to develop a novel vaccine to end this pandemic. As vaccine is still a long way off, in these situations to support the health of masses, the Government along with the ministry of AYUSH has stressed on the importance of building and strengthening the immune system. A traditional Indian system of health like, Ayurveda emphasizes the ways in which you can strengthen your body ability to modulate healthy immune response. Ayurveda classics advise consumption of various herbs with Rasayana properties, a specific group of immunomodulatory herbs that helps the body natural ability to overcome infections. Also our gut health is of prime importance, since our gut and its micro biome are the main regulators of immunity, hosting about 70% of our body’s immune cells. Ayurveda, in its infinite wisdom, recognized that a well-balanced gut, with the right ratio of so called ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria, is the key to a strong immune system.

The latest research findings highly upholds the importance of healthy gut micro biome as a source of balanced immunity and good health. Some plant based prebiotics are hugely preferred as they contain a group of polysaccharides including arabinose and arabinogalactans from the stem of the Giloy / Guduchi plant that acts as food/nutrient for good bacteria in the gut, thereby promoting a healthy microbiome in the gut, and which repopulate and restore healthy gut ecosystem. Giloy has been hailed for its medicinal properties and a host of health benefits. The scientific name of this age-old miraculous herb is Tinospora Cordifolia and it is also known as ‘Amrita’ in Sanskrit, which literally translates to ‘nectar of life’. Here are 10 well documented benefits of wonderful plant Guduchi/Giloy are enumerated below:

1. Immunomodulator
Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy boost the phagocytic activity of macrophages which are the first line of defense in our body and play a crucial role in innate (nonspecific) and adaptive (specific) immunity. Also it remarkably augments the production of cytokines, up-regulation of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and enhances antigen specific recall response.
2. Antioxidant
The presence of flavonoids and polyphenols in Tinospora cordifolia attributes to its free radical scavenging activity. Giloy serves as a source of nutraceuticals that alleviate the oxidative stress and helps in prevention and reduction of the chronic degenerative diseases with consequent health benefits.

3. Anti-arthritic
Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy helps to reduce joint pain and inflammation associated with arthritis by decreasing the synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines like IL-1β, IL-17 and tumor necrosis factor-α.

4. Anti-osteoporotic
Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy stimulates the growth of osteoblasts, increases the differentiation of cells into osteoblastic lineage and also improves the mineralization of bone matrix.

5. Hepatoprotective
Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy is an efficient hepatoprotective agent because of its ability to scavenge free ROS, which promotes hepatic regeneration. Giloy also increases the glutathione (GSH) level and support liver to detoxify toxic waste from body.

6. Cardioprotective
Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy modulates lipid metabolism via inhibiting glucuronide and cholesterol and also protects hearts against infarction with its antioxidant properties.

7. Neuroprotective
Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy possess significant neuroprotective activity, it modulates the antioxidant enzyme system of brain tissue and preserve the dopaminergic neurons. Giloy also enhances cognition (learning and memory) by increasing the synthesis of acetylcholine neurotransmitter.

8. Anti-diabetic
Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy works like hypoglycemic agent; it stimulates the production of insulin secretion from the pancreas and helps to lower blood sugar levels. Giloy also improves the long term cellular insulin sensitivity that helps manage diabetes well.

9. Prevent respiratory illness

Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy has been preferred traditionally to treat ailments such as bronchitis and chronic cough. Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties it pacifies the mucous membrane of the respiratory system thereby making it very effective in respiratory issues like asthma, cough, cold and tonsils.

10. Anti-ageing

Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy is an effective anti-ageing herb. Rich in flavonoids it fight against cell damage and initiate new cell growth. It also nourishes the skin and enhances collagen production to reduce the visible signs of ageing.

The world will never be the same and we have to adopt the fact that we have to learn to live with the virus, as preventive aspect we have to keep our immune strong to protect our self and fight COVID-19 infection. Giloy an Ayurvedic plant is ray of hope for all of us that can help us to keep our immune strong and our body disease free with its incredible benefits.

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FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION, IN MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, I HAVE LOST 20 KGS WITH GILOY OR GUDUCHI. TO DECREASE WEIGHT, TAKE GUDUCHI CAPSULES WHICH IS AVAILABLE IN AMAZON OR FLIPKART IN 250MG & 500MG. START WITH 25O MG TWICE A DAY & INCREASE THE DOSAGE TO 500MG TWICE A DAY FOR 2-3 MONTHS, YOUR WEIGHT WILL REDUCE.

Milk Thistle: Good for the Liver

Milk thistle is a natural herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s commonly used to detoxify the body and promote liver and gallbladder health.

Also known by its scientific name, Silybum marianum, milk thistle grows mostly in California, although it can be grown in many other warm climates as well.

As an herb that’s considered a “hepatic, galactogogue, demulcent and cholagogue,” milk thistle is considered one of the most common natural supplements for liver disorders in the U.S., thanks to its many health benefits.

Other benefits include promoting healthy digestive function, increasing bile production, decreasing inflammation and soothing the mucous membranes throughout the body.

What Is Milk Thistle?

The milk thistle plant is a popular herb that has actually been used for over 2,000 years. In fact, Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides was the first to describe milk thistle’s healing properties back in the year 40 A.D.

The plant is native to the Mediterranean region and a member of the Asteraceae plant family, which also includes other plants like sunflowers and daisies.

This healing herb gets its name from the milky-white liquid that runs off of the plant’s leaves when they’re crushed. The actual leaves of the plant also have a spotted white pattern that makes them look as if they’ve been dunked in milk. It’s also known as St. Mary’s thistle, holy thistle and silybum.

Milk thistle is commonly used for everything from weight loss to skin health to promoting breast milk production. However, while there are many different potential benefits, it is most well-known for being a natural liver supporter and is sometimes used to help treat liver diseases such as cirrhosis, jaundice and hepatitis, as well as gallbladder problems.

It’s also often used to increase breast milk production, with one study showing that certain extracts in milk thistle could increase daily milk production by up to 86 percent.

There are a variety of milk thistle products available, and the seeds and leaves of the milk thistle plant can be consumed either in pill, powder, tincture, extract or tea form.

The seeds can actually be eaten completely raw, too, but usually people prefer to take a milk thistle extract or supplement in order to consume a higher dose and see greater results.

Top 6 Benefits

1. Liver Detoxification and Health

As a liver support and liver aid, milk thistle acts as a powerful liver cleanser by rebuilding liver cells, reducing liver damage and removing toxins from the body that are processed through the liver.

Milk thistle is effective at naturally reversing toxicity in the body, including the harmful effects of alcohol consumption, pesticides in our food supply, heavy metals in our water supply and pollution in the air that we breathe.

The liver is actually our largest internal organ and is responsible for performing a number of essential detoxifying functions. The condition of our blood throughout our whole body is mostly reliant on the health of our liver.

The liver helps remove toxicity and harmful substances from our blood, aids in hormone production, detoxifies the body, releases sugar into the bloodstream in order to give our body steady energy and secretes bile into our small intestine so fat can be absorbed from foods. You can see why liver problems and poor liver function can create so many problems!

Milk thistle has been historically used for a variety of liver diseases, including:

• alcoholic liver disease
• acute and chronic viral hepatitis
• toxin-induced liver diseases

2. May Help Protect Against Cancer

Milk thistle seed is a great source of the antioxidant flavonoid called silymarin, which is actually composed of several other active compounds known as flavolignans.

Silymarin may help reduce the risk for cancer development (including breast cancer) by boosting the immune system, fighting DNA damage and reversing cancerous tumor growth. In addition to blocking breast cancer, test-tube and animal studies show that silmarin may also protect against several other types of cancer as well, including lung cancer and prostate cancer.

In 2007, after reviewing numerous studies involving milk thistle therapeutic treatments, researchers at the University of Minnesota reported:

There is strong preclinical evidence for silymarin’s hepatoprotective and anticarcinogenic effects, including inhibition of cancer cell growth in human prostate, skin, breast, and cervical cells.

About 50 percent to 70 percent of the silymarin molecules present within milk thistle are the type called silybin, also known as silibinin.

This antioxidant stimulates protein synthesis and changes the outside layer of healthy cells, keeping them protected from damage and mutation. It also inhibits toxins from dwelling in the body, helps with cell renewal and counteracts the harmful effects of pollutants, chemicals and heavy metals that can cause free radical damage.

Silymarin acts as a cancer protector by blocking the binding of toxins to the cell membrane receptors, according to researchers at the University Magna Graecia Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine.

3. May Help Lower High Cholesterol

Milk thistle benefits heart health and helps lower high cholesterol levels by reducing inflammation, cleaning the blood and preventing oxidative stress damage within the arteries.

Although more formal research is still needed, preliminary studies show that when silymarin is used in combination with other traditional treatment methods, it can improve levels of total cholesterol, bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

Something important to keep in mind, however, is that existing studies on possible heart benefits of milk thistle have only been done involving people with diabetes, who tend to have high cholesterol levels.

Therefore, at this time, it’s unclear if milk thistle has the same effects in people without diabetes and if it will be used to naturally lower cholesterol levels in the future.

4. May Help Control or Prevent Diabetes

According to the National Institute of Health, there’s some compelling research that shows that taking silymarin, the main chemical found in milk thistle, along with conventional treatments, can help control symptoms of type 2 diabetes by promoting better blood sugar control.

The valuable antioxidants found in milk thistle have been reported in experimental and clinical studies to help decrease blood sugar levels in people with insulin resistance.

One 2006 study conducted by the Department of Pharmacology at the Institute of Medicinal Plants found that when diabetic patients were given silymarin extract over a four-month period, their fasting blood sugar and insulin levels improved significantly compared to patients receiving a placebo.

This is likely true because the liver is partially responsible for regulating hormones, including the release of insulin into the bloodstream. Insulin is responsible for managing blood sugar levels in the blood, which is especially important for those with diabetes.

Related: Your Diabetic Diet Plan (A Guide for What to Eat with Diabetes)

5. May Help Prevent Gallstones

The liver is a major digestive organ, which helps process nutrients and toxins that enter our body through foods, water and air.

Because the liver and other digestive organs, like the gallbladder, pancreas, intestines and kidneys, work closely together to improve liver health, milk thistle is also able to help prevent gallstones and kidney stones.

Although research on this topic is limited, because of milk thistle’s ability to increase bile flow, protect against liver conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and promote liver detoxification, it may be useful in the prevention of gallstones.

Gallstones are formed when cholesterol and other matter within your bile bind together. This is problematic because they can become more solid and get lodged in the inner lining of your gallbladder.

6. Has Anti-Aging Effects

Thanks to the antioxidant content of milk thistle, the herb may actually help slow the aging process. This applies to both the surface of your skin and your organs, as antioxidants can protect your body from chronic disease.

Milk thistle’s protective qualities of the skin make it great for reducing visible signs of aging, so consuming milk thistle may be an easy way to prevent skin cancer and skin damage, such as acne, dark spots, wrinkles, lines and discoloration.

Although the research on this topic is limited to mostly animal studies, one trial published in Photochemistry and Photobiology found that silymarin protected the skin of mice from UV-induced oxidative stress and helped reduce inflammation.

The silymarin found in milk thistle can also protect against depletion of glutathione, which is a “master antioxidant” that’s extremely useful at helping prevent disease formation.

Glutathione’s biggest role is to help fight oxidative stress that leads to such diseases as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. It can help prevent damage to important cellular components caused by reactive oxygen species, such as free radicals.

Milk Thistle Tea

Instead of using a milk thistle supplement, can also try consuming it in tea form to maximize the potential health benefits.

In fact, many companies make milk thistle tea by steeping the leaves and seeds from the plant.

You can also grow your own milk thistle and make homemade tea if you’re up for harvesting the plants. Each small plant head contains about 190 seeds that can be used in various ways.

If you purchase or grow a milk thistle plant, cut off the entire head and hang the plant upside down for about one week to draw out the seeds.

You can then crush the seeds and steep them, along with the leaves, to make tea, eat them raw or dry them into powder form. Keep the seeds and leaves in the freezer to make them last longer and retain their powerful nutrients.

Supplement Dosage

Because milk thistle is categorized as a supplement rather than a drug, it’s not subject to the same oversight and quality control from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that standard drugs are.

The amount of active ingredients can vary widely depending on the different preparation methods used and the brand. Currently, there are several different milk thistle tablets, capsules and softgels available on the market, all of which recommend different doses.

• Although there is no standardized milk thistle dosage at this time, most people do best consuming between 20–300 milligrams daily.
• If you’re taking milk thistle for the liver, the recommended daily intake of milk thistle is 150 milligrams, taken one to three times daily. This is a somewhat high dose that can act as a natural liver detox.
• For ongoing use and liver support, take 50 to 150 milligrams daily.

Look for a high-quality product that’s between 50–150 milligrams of pure milk thistle extract per capsule so you can adjust the amount you are taking depending on your needs.

If you’re wondering what supplement is best, make sure to look for a company that sells a highly potent extract labeled at least 80 percent pure milk thistle extract.

Risks, Side Effects and Interactions

Milk thistle is generally considered safe and well-tolerated, with very few cases of side effects reported.

The most common side effects aren’t serious and include gastrointestinal upset, such as a mild laxative effect. When taken within the recommended dose range, however, it is thought to be effective and mostly free of allergic reactions.

Milk thistle may interact with some medications, including allergy medicines, anti-anxiety drugs and blood thinners, among others. If you are taking any medications, speak with your health care provider to prevent any milk thistle interactions before starting supplementation.

It also has estrogenic effects, meaning that it mimics the effects of estrogen in the body. If you have hormone-sensitive conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis or ovarian cancer, you should consult with your doctor before starting supplementation.

Also note that antioxidants like those found in milk thistle have been shown to possibly interfere with the efficacy of some cancer chemotherapy drugs by protecting cancer cells from cell death.

Finally, keep in mind that, although many holistic practitioners recommend milk thistle for dogs to help promote liver health, it’s best to talk to your vet before starting supplementation to keep your furry friends safe.

Final Thoughts

• What is milk thistle? This powerful plant is native to the Mediterranean, but is used around the world as a natural remedy for a wide variety of different ailments.
• Human, test-tube and animal studies show that it may help promote liver health, protect against cancer, lower cholesterol levels, prevent type 2 diabetes, protect against gallstones and slow signs of aging.
• It can be consumed in tea, tincture, extract, pill or powder form, making it easy to incorporate into your daily diet.
• Dosage recommendations can range, but most advise taking anywhere between 20–300 milligrams daily.
• Although it’s generally safe, you should talk to your doctor before starting supplementation if you are taking any medications or experience side effects like digestive distress.

Health Benefits Of Shilajit: The Miracle-Working Himalayan Remedy

Sourced from the Himalayas, shilajit, mineral pitch, or mumijo is as potent as it is exotic. Made of organic plant material and humus from the earth, this ancient remedy is packed with nutrients, including 84 minerals like copper, iron, and zinc.1 And while the dark, sticky substance may literally be a bitter pill, the results for your health are quite sweet! Courtesy its nutrient richness and healing properties, shilajit has been used to treat all manner of ailment from diabetes to immune system problems and even digestive, urinary, or reproductive health problems.2 Here’s a detailed look at its powerful health benefits.

1. Improves Stamina And Battles Fatigue

Shilajit is considered a rasayana or rejuvenating remedy in ayurveda and siddha medicine, helping revitalize the body, reduce ailments, and improve your quality of life. If you need to improve your stamina or rejuvenate the body, this ayurvedic remedy could be a good option to consider. Fulvic acid, a major component of shilajit, can ease fatigue and weakness and give you the boost you need to overcome these problems. The remedy helps with energy production and improves immunity as well.3

The main bioactive component in shilajit is fulvic acid. It helps transport nutrients to the deep tissues, expels toxins from the body, and boosts blood circulation.4

Animal studies have also found that shilajit can alleviate behavioral symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). While the exact causes for CFS are unknown, dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in our body is thought to be a trigger. Shilajit may be able to modulate the axis and bring relief to people grappling with CFS. The study also showed that shilajit can help reverse oxidative damage to cell mitochondria seen in CFS. Mitochondria are involved in the production of energy in the body and shilajit may be able to protect their integrity and function.5

2. Boosts Hemoglobin Levels And Iron Absorption

Shilajit may be just what you need if iron deficiency or malabsorption is a problem you face. An animal study found that shilajit given at the dosage of 500 mg/kg had anti-anemic activity, improving hemoglobin levels and red blood cell count and fighting iron-deficiency anemia.6

If you have low hemoglobin levels in the blood, taking shilajit along with amla (Indian gooseberry) and iron could also help. Researchers have found that a dose of 25 mg of purified shilajit with 10 mg of elemental iron and 50 mg of amla can help raise levels of hemoglobin by 1 g/dl or more every week. This is especially useful if you have malabsorption syndrome and your body isn’t able to leverage the iron you’ve been consuming through your diet. It is also an alternative if your system has not been responding to conventional chemical or metal remedies.7

3. Improves Testosterone Levels And Fertility In Men

Animal studies show that shilajit can work as a fertility agent in women as well, helping induce ovulation.

Shilajit may offer respite to men looking to raise their testosterone levels to boost fertility. As one study revealed, taking a 250 mg dose of the ayurvedic remedy twice a day for 90 days helped significantly increase levels of total testosterone as well as free testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone, a hormone that’s a precursor to testosterone, in healthy volunteers.9 In another study on infertile male patients with total sperm count of under 20 million/ml of semen (oligospermia), taking 100 mg capsules of processed shilajit twice a day helped raise the total sperm count and testosterone levels.10 Shilajit is also considered an aphrodisiac for men, with animal studies confirming its ability to boost sexual drive and performance.11

4. Protects Bones And Joints

Shilajit is also good for your bones and can be used to help fight conditions like osteoporosis.12 Animal studies confirm that it can improve the mechanical strength of bone tissue and bone weight.13 Its anti-inflammatory properties also make it beneficial for those with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Shilajit is said to nourish your joints and can ease inflammation and pain associated with these ailments.14

5. Offers Relief From Pain

Shilajit also works as an analgesic, easing pain and other discomfort associated with inflammatory or chronic illnesses.15 In an animal study, the remedy showed potential in chronic pain management, helping reduce the intensity of pain in the subjects.16 Traditional medicine also uses it as a painkiller for conditions as varied as bone fractures, wounds, headaches, and body pain.

6. Helps Cope With Stress

Shilajit has adaptogenic properties you can tap into if stress is a constant reality.17 Herbal formulations which combine shilajit with ashwagandha, holy basil, shatavari, and bindii have especially been seen to improve the ability of your body to manage and cope with stress. The adaptogenic properties of these herbs help restore normal physiological functioning which may have been impacted by the stress. And as one animal study found, this potent herbal mixture can be just as effective as well-established and popular restorative and revitalizing remedies like ginseng.

7. Boosts Function Of The Urinary System

Shilajit is a diuretic and has applications for urinary problems in ayurveda – an effect noted in animal tests as well.20 When taken along with lots of fluids like water, shilajit as a diuretic can help flush out stones in the urinary tract. It also helps improve bladder function and strengthen and tone the kidneys.21

8. Fights Microbial Infections

The antiviral properties of Shilajit, courtesy its component humic acid, might make it a possible remedy for some common viral infections. An in-vitro test found that it worked against the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2, as well as the human cytomegalovirus 32 (HCMV) and the human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).24 Other research has noted its effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria as well as Candida albicans fungi. Together, these pathogens are responsible for many digestive, skin, and respiratory infections that we constantly grapple with.

9. Helps Protect The Heart

Shilajit may work as a cardiotonic thanks to its antioxidant benefits. Animal studies confirm its ability to improve heart function and protect it from myocardial injuries.26 Shilajit may also have a favorable impact on blood cholesterol levels, a risk factor in heart problems like atherosclerosis. In one study of healthy volunteers, taking 2 g shilajit for 45 days helped reduce triglyceride levels and improved HDL levels. The antioxidant status of the subjects also improved.27

10. Helps Manage Diabetes

Another area shilajit has garnered attention is in its potential to help those with type 2 diabetes. In one animal study, shilajit helped significantly reduce blood glucose levels and improved the lipid profile of the diabetic test animals. In addition, when shilajit was administered with typical medication for diabetes like metformin, it helped enhance the glucose-lowering ability of the drugs.29 The destruction of beta cells in the pancreas is thought to have a role to play in the development of diabetes.

11. Fights Addiction-Related Withdrawal

If you are fighting an addiction, shilajit could help ease the symptoms of withdrawal. This has especially been seen in the case of opioid withdrawal symptoms. Shilajit also had a positive impact on tolerance and countered dependence on opioids.30 Other animal studies show that it helps reduce alcohol withdrawal anxiety, both on its own as well as with ashwagandha.31

12. May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s

Shilajit is being explored for its potential to help those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The ayurvedic remedy is said to improve cognition and may be able to help prevent or delay the onset of the disease.

Fulvic acid in shilajit may be responsible for its potential to protect against dementia. The fulvic acid in this herbal cure may help by blocking tau protein aggregation. A buildup of tau protein is thought to impair brain cells involved in learning and memory and has been noticed in people with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or with cognitive impairment.34 However, longer and more extensive studies are needed to establish if shilajit is a viable treatment or preventive measure.

13. Works As A Remedy For Altitude Sickness

Travel to high altitudes can sometimes affect the body adversely, causing headaches and lethargy. Shilajit helps combat precisely these problems, thanks to the ability to supply energy and nutrients to your tissues. It also stimulates your immune system and helps you better cope with the stress of high altitudes both mentally and physically. It can also boost the ability of your blood to carry oxygen whilst also improving the blood circulation itself, something that’s invaluable if you’re experiencing hypoxia or oxygen deficiency. You could take it as a rejuvenator when you travel to high altitudes, especially if you’re prone to such issues.36[

14. Has Anti-Cancer Benefits

Shilajit may be able to fight tumor growth and can be toxic to cancer cells. This is possibly linked to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties.37 It may also offer protection against radiation-induced damage during treatment for cancer. In one animal study, it helped counter the oxidative stress and cell damage associated with radiation and protected the ovaries.

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BOGAR SIDDHAR

Bogar is a Siddhar, he is considered as one of the 18 siddhars born in the world. According to epigraphical sources and his book Bogar Seven thousand his period is around 3000 B.C. Bogar born at India and visited China in search of truth of life, he gained knowledge in medicine, astrology, spritiuality, yoga etc.

Bogar anticipating that in due course of period, human beings will suffer from large number of disease. As an expert in medicine he used 4448 rare herbs and made 9 poisonous medicine, mixing these 9 poisons into one needs great knowledege and skill, to make a Master Medicine ( One medicine to cure all disease ). Thirumoolar also discuss one such Master Medicine in his book Thiru Mandiram. With the consultation of Agasthiar ( Father of Ayurvedic Medicine) and other siddhars Bogar mixed the 9 poisons ( Nava Bashanam ) and made the Master Medicine in the form of Lord Murugan which is currently worshiped at Palani Murugan temple. There is a place near Palani Hill called Thanasiappan Temple which is the place were Bogar mixed the Nava Bashanam and made  the Murugan idol.

Bogar and others then decided that by using the milk and panchamirtham ( a sweet recipe ) poured on the idol, one can extract the medicine from the idol. The milk and panchamritham then becomes medicine to cure disease. After installing  Lord Murugan Navabashana idol at the Palani Hill, Bogar used to worship it with milk abishegam ( pouring milk on the idol ) and panchamirtha abishegam ( pouring panchamirtham on the idol ).
His disciple Pulipani siddhar then took over the job of Lord Murugan pooja after Bogar went into Nirvigalpa Samadhi - the highest samadhi stage;  where the Mind dissolves with Matter and Energy. Bogar Samadhi is inside Palani Murugan temple at Palani Hill. Actually Bogar himself constructed his samadhi exactly under the Lord Murugan Navabasha idol and went into Nirvigalpa Samadhi there. The entrance to his samadhi is a cave like structure, now also worship for this great siddhar is conducted at this entrance where he is last seen by his disciples which is at the Palani temple.

THE SCIENTIFIC INVENTIONS OF BOGAR SIDDHAR:

With reverential obeisance to the holy feet of my beloved guru BOGAR, I take this moment to showcase his technical inventions and scientific experiments. The mystic man Bogar is considered to be one of the 18 siddha purushas of the siddha lineage in South India.

Lord Shiva being the Aadhi siddha himself had bestowed upon Sage Agasthya to have foremost authority over the group. It was Bogar who used nine poisons with herbal extract and sculpted the existing divine statue of Lord Muruga at Palani hill in Dindigul district of Tamilnadu. Panchapaashaanam, Navapaashaanam, Dasapaashanam are different chemical compositions that remain sturdy for several thousand years. The holy water after ablution (abisheka) to idols made of the pashaana composition cures hundreds of known diseases.

In 2013 I published an abridged concise treatise in Tamil for the mega work ‘Bogar-7000’. The original lengthy poetry composed in Tamil with seven thousand songs is called Sapthakaandam as it has seven kanto comprising 1000 songs in each. Each song has four verses set to alliteration of classical Tamil grammar meter. Siddha Bogar has to his credit several thousand voluminous compositions spreading over topics like medicine, elixir, oceans of birth, procedure to invoke shiva-shakthi, epic of wisdom, mastering ashta siddhi, stages of samadhi, black magic, salts, alchemy, airplane, ship building, etc. It is believed Bogar left China around 4 BC and later attained Nirvikalpa samadhi in 7 AD at Palani. Through his divine revelation, I had the opportunity to have his darshan in his current form.

For several aeons Bogar has been under the tutelage of his guru Kaalaangi, and mastered the nuances of wisdom. Under instructions from his guru, Bogar took the form of a Chinese old man Laotzu, and has been living thence for several yugas. He chose China for various good reasons and proximity to the Himalayas (Meru hill). Sage Agasthya had himself showered praises on Bogar as the ‘Flying Siddha who rarely remained on earth’. With the assistance of his faithful disciple Pulipani, Bogar chalked the ways of performing pooja and formulated steps to preserve his masterpiece statue carved out of Naavapaashaana. He had said that Sathuragiri is the head quarters of all siddhas. A hilly terrain situated in the Srivilliputhur taluk of Tamilnadu, it is the abode of Lord Shiva that is respected equally to Mount Kailash. 

Siddha Bogar had fathomed the essence of the works of seniors and contemporaries. He had studied all the scriptures through thousands of years at Meru hill. Through the words of Bogar, it is understood that the samadhi of books (libraries) are on the western side of Meru. Each time at the onset of apocalypse, all rishis reached the cliff with the heaps of scriptures and palm leaf manuscripts, only to leave with the custodian Lord Shiva. Now what we claim as the snow peak Kailasa is the store house of books. Bogar claims to have read and digested the contents in no time. His narration ‘In Kaliyug, the people living south of Himalayas will not even get to read at least 1% of what I read’ makes us spellbound.

Hope you are aware of the controversy on Vaimanika shastra that erupted at the Indian Science Congress held last year. Now after going through the achievements of my beloved guru, I can strongly say that Vimanika shastra is true and can be interpreted with reference to other similar ancient scriptures that are available. Prior to siddha Bogar, rishis like Bhardwaja, Ashwini, Tiruvela, Kashyapa had made and flown indigenous vimanas. Though fuels varied, the purpose of the machine served. They had flown and crossed several yojanas in few minutes. The Vaan Ratha as Bogar called it existed in gold, silver, and alloy of five metals, panchaloka / panchadhathu. Owing to the colour of alloy mixture it was reddish and he coined it Sempuravi in Tamil (the red chariot). The typical shape described by him appeared like temple chariot. Since it resembled the gopura vimana of temple, the flying plane was called a vimana. In my view, he is the only siddha to have constructed and operated several airplanes to fly across seven seas carrying rishis and Chinese folks on a joy ride.

After roaming over sapthasagara (Red Sea, Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Dead Sea, Indian Ocean, China Sea, Persian sea), he returned to China and offloaded the people who were in disbelief and joy. In fifth kanto, he mentions the sea abutting Gulf and Gujarat coast as Krishna samudra. He was the one who built a gigantic ship with wood and iron measuring 800 yards in length, 100 yards in breadth and 100 yards in height. It had seven tiers, decks and a fort of 64 apartments with sufficient glass windows facing North-South and doors facing East-West. His ship ran on powerful steam engines. With well laid hard core pipes to carry hot steam across the floor to operate pistons in turbine engines and rotate the propeller, he ensured the pipes were leak proof and conveyed high pressure hot steam. With high rise chimneys for letting out smoke, he erected the steering on the top deck to facilitate his view of sail. Details on ship building are described in his songs (No: 1927 -1945). Thus he wrote:

‘Built a massive ship to accommodate thousand people
Chinese aghast with calculated formula on wooden planks;
Decided on impeccable geometry to make the floating giant
Stood on iron nailed pillars and turbine powered by hot steam’

It leaves us speechless to visualize the extent of woods that were chopped, treated, shaped and nailed in place. The magnitude of iron, glass and ropes required, the overall labour involved in the execution of project with perfect trigonometry, hydraulics, mechanics and dynamics of viscosity –buoyancy, would certainly leave us guessing.

In song 2204, he narrates how he designed the Aero-chariot, the Vaan Rathaa, much to the astonishment of kings. His vertical chariot measuring 30 yards in breadth, 100 yards in height with 3 cylindrical stages had strong base with wheels and adjustable stilt to support corners. It ran without being pulled by horses (Asvamilla vandi). He describes the structure as fuelled by burning coal to heat the boiler. The hot steam rotated the magnetic propeller to swiftly rise up the sky with booming noise. Bogar says that all panchabootha elements play a vital role in the flight dynamics. He flew over China over a range of 30 km in sky. However, readers may imagine the basic shape of the temple Rathas of South India as shown here. It is understood he used black magnets to improve electromagnetic force.

In song 2215-2220, he describes the route travelled and the cities to which he had flown. He had used the Tamil system of linear scale Kaadham, meaning 10 miles. In nutshell:

‘Beyond eight hundred kaadhams, carried rishis and Chinese to Rome
Alighted at the tomb of Roman charioteer, saw the samadhi of Jesus;
Seen seventy nations around and countless rishis on the land of Jews
Off loaded people in their lands after seeing wonders of the world’

His songs narrate the physical appearance, glow, sound properties and driving mechanism. With flair to ride on Ashwini maharishi’s airplane, Bogar disclosed his wish and had permission to drive. It appears the plane driven with joystick also obeyed to oral command. Bestowed with Lahima, siddhas generally travelled the space through flying mode (Gegana siddhi) by keeping a special Gulikha in mouth till they descended to earth. Song 4485 says,

‘Visited the ashrama of Ashwini, sighted the airplane with joy in wild dense
After breath control, climbed over with gulikha on hand, flew to the far off;
As instructed by maharishi, stewarded right and left to perfectly land in vicinity
Oh! The fuel power had run down and your flight is again on earth my son.’

His song 4513 has proof of his demonstration as to how he successfully explored and tested the voice synthesis of oral command as instructed by Maharishi.

‘To my wish and command, the plane should obey oral orders
Become still at the touch of my fingers to descend at the street;
Maharishi taught machine language to control it as desired
Generous enough to allow me to take it to the land of China’

Bogar has lived through many yugas and seen apocalypses. The songs give a hint that he was active in society until he went into samadhi around 7AD.  Besides airplane and steamer, Bogar had invented many scientific tools for the welfare of mankind. Personally I am of the opinion that many literary works of Tamil siddhas were not explored in the past and research being restricted to Sanskrit scriptures. With proper approach and research, it can be established that several advanced scientific methodologies were put to use in ancient Bharatham. The third kanto of Sapthakaandam throws light on the technical innovations of the scientist, siddha Bogar. He is the pioneer of many modern tools that are presently used.

Ceramic, SCUBA apparatus, parachute, hot air balloon, plain and tinted glass, mirror, underwater telescope, magnifying lens, spectacle, handmade paper, automatic printing machine, kaleidoscope, dielectric , thermo couple, electroplating, artificial gem etc. are his inventions. Sage Agasthya maharishi embraced and praised him saying ‘Long live my vigyana siddha’. In song 2381, he narrates the secrets of glass making and reflective mirror. After making the plain glass without color tints, he applied hot coat of Lead amalagam on one side. This gave the perfect result of mirror which all siddha rishis welcomed.

‘Treated mercury partially on glass I meticulously made
Saw my bright face on the mirror with perfection as it was;
Siddha rishis thronged to glimpse, praised me for the invention
What is the use of decoration if the beauty is not visible to thy?’

Thus he taught many technical details to Chinese, whom he certifies as ‘innocent and pure’. Other rishis acclaimed that there is no scientist to match his wisdom on earth, as sage Agasthya has certified Bogar as the flying Aathi siddha (though Lord Shiva is the first Aadhi siddha). Bogar had extensively travelled to many continents

Another magnificent work Bogar 12000 is said to contain minute details of nuclear products, fission, fusion; ambrosia for all diseases to occur in kaliyuga, constructing special planes to outer planets, existence of aliens, geo properties of Jupiter and Mars, acoustics, metrology, land survey and other related branches of science and technology. Every Indian should feel proud of the siddhas who had built Bharatham as the most civilized and advanced nation, long before human settlement and civilization began in other parts of the world.

Siddhar Bogar Books/Works in Siddha Medicine:

• போகர் 7000 Bogar 7000
• போகர் ஜெனனசாகரம் Bogar jananasaagaram
• போகர் நிகண்டு 1200 Bogar nigandu 1200
• போகர் நிகண்டு கருக்கிடை Bogar nigandu karukidai
• போகர் நிகண்டு கையெடு Bogar nigandu kaiyedu
• போகர் வைத்திய காவியம் 1000 Bogar vaithiya kaaviyam 1000
• போகர் முனிவர் 700 Bogar 700
• போகர் சரக்கு வைப்பு 800 Bogar sarakku vaippu 800
• போகர் பஞ்சபட்சசாத்திரம் Bogar panchapatchi sathiram
• போகர் கற்பம் 300 Bogar karpam 300
• போகர் வர்மசூத்திரம் 100 Bogar varma soothiram 100
• போகர் மலைவாகடம் Bogar malai vaagadam
• போகர்– 12,000 Bogar 12000
• சப்தகாண்டம்– 7000 saptha kaandam 7000
• போகர் நிகண்டு– 1700 Bogar nigandu 1700
• போகர் வைத்தியம்– 1000 Bogar vaithiyam 1000
• போகர் சரக்குவைப்பு– 800 Bogar sarakku vaippu 800
• போகர் உபதேசம்– 150 Bogar updesam 150
• போகர் இரணவாகடம்– 100 Bogar rana vaagadam 100
• போகர் ஞானசாராம்சம்– 100 Bogar gnanasaaraamsam 100
• போகர் கற்பசூத்திரம்– 54 Bogar karppa soothiram 54
• போகர் வைத்தியசூத்திரம்– 77 Bogar vaithiya soothiram 77
• போகர் முப்புசூத்திரம்– 51 Bogar muppu soothiram 51
• போகர் ஞானசூத்திரம்– 37 Bogar gnana soothiram 37
• போகர் அட்டாங்கயோகம்– 24 Bogar attanga yogam 24
• போகர் பூஜாவிதி– 20 Bogar poojavithi 20 
• BOGAR AND NAVAPASHANAM STATUE
• As you may be aware that this temple is famous for the small idol - moolavar (main deity) in the sanctum of the temple. What is so special about this Moolavar idol? At other temples across Tamil Nadu and elsewhere, the idol is either made of Panchaloka - five metals, including copper and gold  or  of  monolithic hard stone, like granite, diorite, etc. Stone represents Panchabootham - five elements of the Earth.  Here,  the main idol is neither made of metal nor of stone, but of what is called Navapashanam - a term derived from Sanskrit  nava+pashanam, meaning  ‘nine’ poisonous substances. They are mixed in such a way,  it has a good concentration of medicinal properties that can heal all types of ailments. Hence, in the past devotees used to throng the temple to get abisheka water or just a a bit of any abisheka items like sandal water, honey, milk etc., used during anointing.
• Some interesting facts about Navabhashana Idol of Palani Murugan:
  
• 01. This unique idol of Muruga, a rare one in the whole of India was installed as per Agama Sastra by a great  Tamil Sage called Bogar, a disciple of Agasthiyar. 
  
  02. It is a  hardened herbal idol of great antiquity going as far back as 2500 years!! This Navapashana Abishegamurthy (idol) is a great wonder and there  is no right answer to the mystery behind this idol of Bogar. 
  
  03. There were 18 famous Tamil Sages called Siddhars. They were great Yogis, Sidha prushas and possessed enormous mystical and spiritual powers  one can ever imagine. They were all dedicated to Lord Shiva. 
  
  04. Siddhar Bogar  who made this Navapashana Murugan idol at Palani was  one of the  disciples of Kalangi Kanchanamalayan  as well who himself  was one among 7 disciples of Nandi Devar.  Yet another Siddhar Thirumoolar in his devotional hymns made references to Boggar. 
  
  05. Why did Boggar make a navapashana idol for worship?  Being humane and sympathetic, he was particular about curing man's many ailments that caused them pain and misery. Instead of making separate medicines for each ailment he wanted to come up with something like Panacea - something that can cure anything.
  
  06. Hence Navapashanam - nine poisonous substances is considered as one of the most acclaimed Siddha elixirs or medicinal potion  known to mankind. Scientific studies have established the presence of many medicinal properties and their positive effects on the diseases.
  
  07. Bogar used, after long research, innumerable herbs found in the palani hills  and made an amalgam of them. In this regard he was assisted by his disciple Pulipani. Since he rode the tiger to go  around the forest to collect herbs, he was known by this name (in Tamil Puli means Tiger). 
  
  08. It is  stated after the demise of Bogar,  it was Pulipani who took Bogar's role and engaged in Puja rituals, etc at Palani. 
  
  09. It is mentioned that Siddhar Bogar one night had a dream in which Lord Karthikaya (Muruga) himself offered certain suggestions for making an idol of him.
  
  10. Before preparation of this idol for worship, Bogar had a wide discussion with other sages as the idol had to be worshipped as per the kumara thanthra, the pooja protocols  devised by the lord Muruga himself.
  
  11. Among his classification of 64 types of poison, 32 can be acquired naturally and the rest - 32 artificially. Among them Bogar carefully chose just nine poisons - Bhasanas to suite the human body and cure the diseases without having any side effects.  
  
  12. The nine poisonous substances chosen to make the beads, malai and idols avalaible here are Veeram, Pooram, Rasam, Jathilingam, Kandagam, Gauri pasanam, Vellai Pasanam, Mridharsingh and Silasat. 
  
  13. Why did Bogar select Navapashanam to make the idol of Karthikaya?  Our life is centred around the solar system consisting of nine planets and  Pancha boothams  - five essential elements of Earth. When man die,  his last breath leaves the mortal body through one of the 9 holes  (Dwarams) in our body. This Navapashanam, it is said,  protects the important  nine important centers in our body that cause the pain and disease. 
  
  14. The significant point is  the nine  poisonous elements were mixed carefully in the right proportion, if not, it will have an adverse effect on the entire amalgam.
  
  15. Though there are different versions as to the preparation of Navapashanam, the correct method followed by Bogar is not yet known. Just relying on the mere conjecture alone will not serve the purpose.  Any way, the laborious process involves constant grinding,  heating, filtering and finally made into a hard paste. 
  
  16. Once the idol is made as planned, it is energised by means of repetitive  chanting of several mantras and, it is believed, it imparts divinity to the idol. At the end the idol is endowed with godly stature. In the consecration of Hindu idols, intense concentration of mind, chanting of mantras and complete commitments play primary roles. Only trained people can do it, not others.
  
  17. Navapashanam is a Herbal medicine prepared in a yogic / spiritual  process of amalgamation in a particular proportion  with cosmic energy  by Siddhar Bogar. 
  
  18. It is believed to influence 01. Five koshas, 02. Nava grahas  and 03. the Panchaboothas  of humans. Most importantly it nullifies the bad effect of  some planetary positions on humans. That a single medicinal preparation offers remedy to so many diseases  is a fact that can never be denied. 
  
  19. According to the temple Devasthanam  abhishekams, (anointing) is  conducted six times a day (since 1984), with clean materials. This has been done for centuries to improve the   longevity of the idol. it is also stated that there are two other similar idols near the Bogar Samadhi (tomb) close to the sanctum (Srikovil / grabagraha) in the hill temple.
  
  20. In early  days Milk and Panchamirtha abishkam was done over the idol and the prasad that touched the Navapashana idol was distributed among the devotees to cure any diseases - physical or mental.
  
  21. Rakkala santhanam - the sandal paste placed on the idol overnight is considered a great healer and was widely popular in the past.
  
  22. Since 1980s  abhishekams, and  purification with liquids and fluids, have been limited to basic minimum as the original idol was ageing and developed minor cracks. 
  
  23. Recently an attempt was made to replace the original idol with the golden one and it was met with stiff resistance  by the public. On top of it, the media brought to light certain irregularities over the preparation of second idol and its metal composition; its gold content became a serious issue. The sthapathy (idol maker) and his cohorts - government employees are facing police enquiry.  
  
  24. On January 25, 2004, 200 kg metal idol of God Muruga was installed in the sanctum and few months later it was removed. 
  
  25. It is reported an attempt was  made by certain dishonest people to sell the original idol made by Yogi Bogar abroad for a huge sum  - millions of dollars and a metal idol was to be installed instead using the pretext that Bogar's idol had to to be replaced as it became damaged.