Thethankottai Seeds

The 'Thethankottai Seed' is a miraculous medicine that turns the weak into the strong!

Thethankottai Seed, also known as the seed of the Thethankottai or Tetta tree, has the botanical name *Strychnos Potatorum*. This tree was cherished and cultivated by our ancestors. Unfortunately, its significance has been lost over time, and future generations are unaware of its benefits.

The Thethankottai tree, the sacred tree of the Thirukualai temple, known as Thethankottai Forest (Kadakaaranyam), South Kailash, Thirukolili, and Pushpavanam, is one of the rare trees. The Thethankottai tree has many names, including Illam, Chillam, Kadhalikam, and Pingalam, as mentioned in ancient texts. It is also known as Theru and Thettankottai.

Even in the ancient Tamil texts Kalithokai and Nattrinai, the benefits of Thethankottai seeds are mentioned. The line from Kalithokai reads, "Like water cleared using the Thethankottai seed in an unclean house, the heroine's mind clears with the hero's embrace." This means that just as the water is purified using the Thethankottai seed, the heroine’s mind is clarified by the hero’s embrace.

The Thethankottai tree is a small tree with glossy green leaves and round seeds, found in the forests and plains of Tamil Nadu. The fruit and seeds of the Thethankottai tree have medicinal properties.

In ancient times, our ancestors used Thethankottai seeds to purify murky water. Drinking water was usually sourced from ponds and wells, which were often muddy and unfit for direct consumption. Thethankottai seeds were used to clarify this water. Even today, in some villages, this practice continues. In districts like Thanjavur, Sivagangai, and Ramanathapuram, the inner surface of water pots is rubbed with Thethankottai seeds to clear the water. After a few hours, the water becomes clear, free of impurities and germs, and safe for drinking.

To purify water, powdered Amalaki (Nellikkai), Naga (Nannari), Usira (Vetiver), Musta (Nutgrass), Kosataka (Sponge gourd), and Anjana (Wild cardamom) are mixed with Thethankottai seed powder and added to well or muddy water. Even if the water is bitter, tasteless, or smelly, this mixture will purify it, making it clean, tasty, and fragrant.

Additionally, Thethankottai seed powder was used by our ancestors for fishing. They would grind the seeds, extract the kernel, and throw the remaining husk into water bodies. This would create a mild sedative effect on the fish, causing them to float to the surface, making them easy to catch.

In the Sangam period, people wore garlands made of flowers from the Thethankottai tree, including Kanjankullai, Koothali Kualai, and Malaimalli flowers, as mentioned in Nattrinai.

The fruits of the Thethankottai tree resemble the Jamun fruit. Its seeds are primarily used for medicinal purposes. They can treat conditions like syphilis, internal heat, stomach issues, urinary irritation, and wounds. It is also known to be a good medicine for the eyes and has the power to turn a weak person into a strong one.

To prepare a potent medicine, mix Thethankottai seed powder, Trikatu powder, Triphala powder, cumin powder, and turmeric powder with milk to form a paste. Then, mix this paste with four parts jaggery and one part water to make a syrup. Add the prepared paste to the syrup and stir until it reaches a halva-like consistency. Add ghee and stir until the ghee separates. Remove from heat, mix in honey, and store. Consuming this lehyam (herbal jam) in the size of an amla fruit twice daily will help the body gain strength.

Frequent urination can cause weakness and disturb sleep. Those affected can boil Thethankottai seed powder with water, add milk, and drink it to resolve this issue.

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