MEDICATED WATER IN SIDDHA) - a cost effective medicinal formulation mentioned in Siddha system, which can be used as healing agent in ophthalmic, uro-genital, ano- rectal, and wounds through irrigation and bath with negligible adverse effects. Neer is also used in peechu (Enema, Douch) for uro-genital and ano-rectal diseases. Herbal drugs and Mineral salts are soaked in water are made into a decoction to prepare medicated aqueous solution. It can also be used as an antiseptic solution precluding the use of expensive modern antiseptics.TYPES OF NEER AND ITS USES:Some of the commonly used neer formulation in Siddha medicine are, Padigara neer – Eye disease (Ophthalmic wash)Marukarai kudineer- Strengthens the teeth and gums. (Oral wash)Alisi vidhai ooral neer- Urinary obstruction, Leucorrhoea.( Urogenital wash) Kadukkai Kudineer- Arrest bleeding piles ( Ano rectal, uro genital wash, Leucorrhoea)Vengaara neer/ Veera neer – Cleaning Wounds (Wound wash).

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