Amman Pacharisi also called as Chithira Paladai in Tamil is a creeper plant which grows in all places of India. The complete plant is taken, dried well, ground into very fine powder. It is then filtered to make it free from unground plant parts. It is being used by our people since ancient days.

It is also called as Snake Weed, Asthma Weed in English, Dudhi in Hindi and in Marathi, Akkigida in Kannada, Cherucheera or Nilapala in Malayalam, Reddivari Nanubalu in Telugu, Barokarna in Bengali. Its Botanical Name is Euphorbia Hirta. 

Disclaimer: Before taking any herbal as an intake, you are requested to consult with a Siddha or Ayurveda Doctor or any other Traditional Siddha Physician to avoid further health related problems. They will help you to understand the procedure, the effect of other herbs and foods to avoid if any, upon consuming the herbs.