Pathimugam
Our ancestors have always relied upon medicinal herbs for the treatment and cure of minor health ailments, and in modern age, people do not think twice before taking a pill to get immediate cure. People in those days follow common practices to heal ailing bodies. One such practice was infusing beneficial herbs into water to turn ordinary water into healing water. The herbs used then are also available today as well, all you need is to have some knowledge and trust. Pathimugam is one such herb that can be soaked into water. Also called Indian red wood, it can quench thirst. The bark of the tree is cut into sticks. When these sticks are soaked in water and boiled for two to three minutes, the water turns light pink. This water can be consumed for purifying blood, and curing diseases related to skin and kidney.
Pathimugam are the ones used for treating joint problems like arthritis, and for healing skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. They are also thought to cure leprosy as it has blood-purifying properties Pathimugam are minutely tested on several parameters to make sure that it stands high on quality and purity.