Siddha Medicine Unit: Recent submissions

  • Sudigai (Agnikarma) treatment for foot corn: Case report 
    Sritharan, G.; Anpuchelvy, S. (University of Colombo, 2023)
    Suddigai (Agnikarma) means the procedure done with fire. References about Suddigai are available in almost all Siddha and Ayurvedic preventive, curative and haemostatic properties were unveiled even centuries back. ...
  • In vitro antimicrobial assessment of seeds of selected medicinal plants in Sri Lanka 
    Gowri, R.; Mihiri Rangika, J.; Vinotha, S. (Journal of Pharmacy, 2023)
    People are suffering from many noncommunicable diseases as a result of the COVID pandemic and the stress that has followed after it. Diabetes mellitus is a complex non communicable disease and its incidence in Sri Lanka ...
  • யாழ்ப்பாணத்து வைத்தியநூல் வெளியீட்டில் ஐ. பொன்னையா - வரலாற்று ஆய்வு 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (நூலக நிறுவன வெளியீடு, 2013)
    ஏழாலையின் கிழக்குப்பகுதியிலே சித்தவைத்தியர் ஐயம்பிள்ளை அவர்களின் புத்திரனாக பிறந்தவர் பொன்னையா அவர்கள். இவர் ஏழாலை ஏழுகோவிலடியில் உள்ள சுன்னாகம் கல்விகற்று முருகேசு பண்டிதரிடமும். சைவப்பிரகாச வித்தியாசாலையில் குமாரசாமிப் ...
  • Case series of leech application in chronic Karappan 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International Research Conference, 2018)
    Skin diseases are the most common health problem in worldwide and are associated with a considerable burden. Karappan (Eczema) is a skin ailment which cause psychological, social and financial burden on the patient and ...
  • Role of papaya leaf juice in dengue fever - a case study 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (Archers and Elevators Publishing House, 2019)
    Dengue fever caused by dengue viruses having Aedes aegypti mosquito as their principal vector, causes symptoms such as sudden onset of fever, headache, retro- orbital pain and back pain along with severe myalgia due to ...
  • யாழ்ப்பாணத்தில் எழுந்த தமிழ்மருத்துவ நூல்கள் 
    Sritharan, G. (உலகத் தமிழ்ச் செம்மொழி மாநாடு, 2010)
    மருத்துவம் எனும் தொழிலைச் செய்வதற்கு மருத்துவ அறிவு முக்கியமானதாகும். இதற்கு ஆதாரமாக இருப்பது மருத்துவ நூல்களாகும். யாழ்ப்பாணத்தில் தமிழ் மருத்துவம் என்று கூறும்போது சித்தமருத்துவத்தையே குறிக்கிறது. இம்மருத்துவம் யாழ்ப்பாணத்தில் ...
  • Hypoglycemic activity of Dianova (powder of herbal formulation) in alloxan - induced diabetic rats 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, 2017)
    Dianova, a poly herbal powder (churnam) formulation was used to study in the blood glucose on diabetes mellitus. It consists of six herbs such as Gymnema sylvestre, Eugenia jambolana, Salasia riticulata, Curcuma longa, ...
  • Usefulness of Shirodhara in the Management of Hyperactive Children 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (Proceedings of Jaffna University International Research Conference, 2014)
    Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is a neurobehavioral disorder of childhood period and characterized by inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. AK case control study was conducted in children with ADHD. Children ...
  • Case Report on Sudigai (Agnikarma) Treatment for Foot Corn 
    Sritharan, G.; Anpuchelvy, S.; Ganesan, S. (3rd Provincial Symposium on Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Traditional Medicine-2021, 2021)
    Suddigai (Agnikurma) means the procedure done with fire. References about Suddigai are available in almost all Siddha and Ayurvedic preventive, curative and hemostatic properties were unveiled even centuries back. These ...
  • Case study of herbal application (patchai ennai) on diabetic foot ulcer 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (JUICE, 2016)
    In diabetes slight injury to the glucose laden tissue may cause chronic infection and ulcer formation about 15% of all diabetic patients develops foot ulcer in their life time. This herbal application of "Patchai ennai" ...
  • Study on the effects of a medicated oil in the management of chronic wounds 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AYURVEDA, UNANI, SIDDHA AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2015, 2015)
    Chronic wounds are frequently encountered problem in the present era produced due to the complications of trauma or pathological injury and it causes long-term agony to the patients. In the present study Pachai ennai was ...
  • Comparable study of efficacy redgukkil paste and Diclofenac gel in treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (Eastern University, 2013)
    Red gukki! paste is a herbal product possessing anti-inflammatory, analgesic activities observed in musculoskeletal pain. Topical therapy with Redgukkil paste has also been found to be effective and safe in the treatment ...
  • Effect of plant based product on coronary atherosclerosis - A case report 
    Sritharan, G.; Anpuchelvy, S. (Wayamba University, 2018)
    Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common form of heart disease. CHD can be prevented and even controlled. Extensive clinical and statistical studies have identified several factors that can increase the risk of the ...
  • Effect of Cassia Auriculata Hot Infusion (Herbal Tea) on Mathumekam (Diabetic) Patients - A Pilot Study 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 2010)
    Cassia auriculata has been widely used in Siddha medicine as avara panchangam chroornam and the main constituent of herbal tea. In folk remedies avarai panchangam of Cassia auriculata are supposed to be having anti-diabetic ...
  • Evaluate the efficacy and safety of herbal toothpowder in common dental diseases 
    Srikhanthan, M.C.; Sritharan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2010)
    Dental caries is decay of tooth structure resulting from acid production by bacteria residing in dental plaque. Some of the causes of dental caries include inadequate oral hygiene, infrequent dental examination and poor ...
  • யாழ்ப்பாணமக்களால் பிரசவத்தின் பின் பயன்படுத்தப்படும் காயச்சரக்குபற்றியஆய்வு 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (Proceedings of the 3rd National Symposium on Traditional Medicine, 2015)
    யாழ்ப்பாணமக்கள் பிரசவத்தின் பின் பாலூட்டும் தாய்க்குயாழ்ப்பாணகலாச்சாரத்துக்கு ஏற்ப இங்குகாலாகாலாமாக உபயோகிக்கப்பட்டுவந்தகாயச்சரக்கானதுஒருஉணவுடன் சேர்ந்தமருத்துவமுறையாகும். யாழ்ப்பாணத்தில் உள்ளகொக்குவில், கோண்டாவில், இனுவில், ...
  • சித்த மருத்துவத்தில் முஸ்லீம்களின் பங்களிப்பு - ஓர் ஆய்வு 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2009)
    சித்த மருத்துவம் தமிழர்களிடையே வளர்ந்து வரும் மருத்துவமாகும். இம்மருத்துவ முறை சித்தர்களால் பரப்பப்பட்டதாகும். சித்தர்கள் மலைகளின் குகைகளில் தங்கி நின்று துறவறம் தாங்கி யோகப் பயிற்சி செய்து தம்மாணவர்களுக்கு யோகம் ...
  • Study on Traditional Hair Oil in The Management of Depression 
    Sritharan, A.; Sritharan, G. (International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Traditional Medicine 2014 Clinical Studies, 2014)
    Depression may be a symptom of stressful lifestyle of depressive illness, anxiety disorders, any psychiatric conditions or any other pathological conditions. The doctors prescribe different types of tranquilizers for the ...
  • Perception of Females About the Causes Of Obesity in Jaffna 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2013)
    Obesity is often defined simply as a condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue to the extent that health may be impaired. Obesity is a risk factor for a number of non-communicable diseases and ...
  • Role of herbal hair oil in the management of hair loss 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (University of Kelaniya, 2012)
    Hair has no vital function in humans, yet its psychological function are extremely important. It imparts a youthful and attractive look to both males and females. Hair growth in each hair follicle occurs in a cycle. There ...