Short answer: Sivanjanam is a patented Tamil Siddha balm made by AVM Herbals in Coimbatore. It was first prepared as a headache balm and is traditionally used for headache (தலைவலி / सिरदर्द), cold (சளி) and sinus congestion. A fingertip is rubbed on the forehead, temples or nose bridge. Packs: 3 g (₹40) and 9 g (₹110), shipped across India.
What is Sivanjanam?
Sivanjanam is AVM Herbals' flagship balm, kept in Tamil homes for four generations. It is a proprietary Siddha medicine (Mfg. Lic. No. 1330/25D), GMP-made in small batches under the guidance of a fourth-generation Rana Vaidyar. The formulation is patented.
How do I use Sivanjanam for a headache?
Take a small amount on a fingertip and massage it gently into the forehead and temples. Repeat 2–3 times a day if needed. Keep it away from the eyes. For external use only.
How do I use it for a cold or blocked nose?
Rub a small amount on the nose bridge, around the nostrils (outside only) and on the chest. Many families also use it on the throat and back of the neck.
Siddha balm vs regular pain balms
Common pain balms are made mainly of menthol, camphor and synthetic oils. Sivanjanam is a Siddha preparation made by a licensed Siddha pharmacy following traditional Tamil Siddha literature, with a patented formulation.
Is Sivanjanam safe for children?
Use sparingly on children and test on a small patch of skin first. Do not apply to broken skin or near the eyes. Consult a Siddha physician for children under 5 or during pregnancy.
When should I see a doctor?
See a doctor for a sudden, severe or long-lasting headache, a headache with high fever, stiff neck, vision changes or after an injury, or a cold lasting more than 10 days. A balm gives comfort; it does not replace medical care.
Tamil and Hindi names
தலைவலி தைலம் (headache balm) · சளி, மூக்கடைப்பு (cold, blocked nose) · सिरदर्द बाम (headache balm).
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Siddha formulations are prepared based on traditional Tamil Siddha literature. These statements describe traditional use and are not medical advice.