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Microscopic and Microbial Analysis of Marketed ‘Triphala’ Formulations available in Jaffna, Sri lanka.

Krishnapillai, N.; Thuvaragan, S.; Vinotha, S. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

'Triphala' is a popular ayurvedic formulations used by peoples for different ailments. Many studies reported on inferior quality of marketed herbal products. In this study, microbial contamination, and microscopic powder ...

Comparative physicochemical analysis of seeds of selected medicinal plants used in Traditional Medicine

Jayasinghe, M.R.; Rajkumar, G.; Vinotha, S.; Thavaranjit, A.C. (University of Ruhuna, 2022)

Medicinal plants are the sources of many important drugs in the world‟s pharmaceuticals. The present study attempts to evaluate the proximate estimation of physicochemical properties of seeds of Syzygium cumini L. Skeels, ...

Comparative in vitro antimicrobial activities of selected medicinal plant seeds used in control of Diabetes mellitus

Mihiri Rangika, J.A.; Rajkumar, G.; Vinotha, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

The management of Diabetes mellitus is a major challenge for clinicians in and around the world. Uncontrollable hyperglycemia increases the risk of numerous complications in the body systems. Although a number of ...

Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Different Extracts of Whole Plant of Enicostemma littorale Blume

Vinotha, S.; Thabrew, I.; Sri Ranjani, S. (General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, 2013)

Herbal medicine is widely practiced from ancient periods throughout the world. These medicines are safe and environmental friendly. According to World Health Organisation 80% of the world's population relies on traditional ...

The anti-bacterial potential of Siddha Herbo-mineral formulation Linga Chenduram through the In-vitro study

Soruban, T.; Sathiyaseelan, V. (University of Colombo, 2024)

Many existing antibiotics have limitations regarding their effectiveness against various pathogens and often cause adverse side effects. Overuse of these antibiotics has led to the emergence of drug- resistant ...

Study of Chemical Components of Herbal Formulation of Neer Perukki Chooranam

Roshana Mansoor, N.; Sathiyaseelan, V. (University of Colombo, 2024)

The Siddha system of medicine is purely scientific and the peculiar complex system of science and philosophy. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is certainly one of the most important analytical techniques ...

Phytochemical Analysis of Neem toddy collected from an old Neem tree

Sathiyaseelan, V.; Milano Prasad, V.; Velauthamurty, K. (University of Colombo, 2024)

Plants are the main source of human diet and health. The nutritional value of plants have been discussed in many literatures but there are only few research was done to find their biologically active compounds, known as ...

Vatha suram (fever) in literatures of siddha medicine

Thayalini, T.; Prasad, V.M. (Life Science Informatics Publications, 2019)

Siddha Medicine is one of the Indigenous medical systems of Sri Lanka. It says that there are 4448 diseases can affect the humans. Suram is considered as a one of the diseases and 182 types were identified from ‘Literature ...

Analysis and Characterization of Herbalsiddha Formulation Vatha Siletpana Sura Kudineer through Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Prasad, V.M.; Duraichi, A. (International Journal of Science and Research, 2022)

Siddha Medicine is one of the ancient Tamil medicine. Siddha medicines are used to treat various diseases. The Vatha Siletpana Sura Kudineeris a herbal drug of Siddha formulation used for the treatment of vathakaphasuram ...

Review on plants used in siddha formulation vatha siletpana sura kudineer For the management of viral fever

Prasad, V.M. (William Research Centre, Kanyakumari, India, 2019)

Siddhars said about various diseases and the treatment methods with herbs, minerals and animal products. In Siddha literatures viral fevers can be compared to Vatha Kapha Suram and therefore decoction for this Suram is ...

Literature review on Amukkira Chooranam in Siddha Medicine

Prasad, V.M.; Kopinisha, V. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Siddha Medicine is one of the ancient medical systems which have its foundations laid by Siddhars. It is well known for its significant beneficial effects and lesser known side effects. Amukkira is one of the commonly ...

Review on panchatheepakini chooranam - herbal drug for gastrointestinal disorders in Siddha Medicine

Shanthujah, S.; Pancharajah., S.; Prasad, V.M. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Siddha Medicine is one of the ancient Tamil Medicine. It was originated by Siddhars. All the diseases are caused by imbalance of Thiridhosa (Vatha, Pitha, Kabha). Which depend on intake of food, life style and ...

Review on vatha kapha suram in Siddha Medicine

Prasad, V.M.; Duraichi, A.; Thileepan, T. (William Research centre, nagarcoil, Tamilnadu, India, 2020)

Siddha Medicine is one of the ancient Tamil medical system. Disease caused in the human body shows different symptoms. Siddha diagnosis of disease is based on eight types of diagnostic tools(en vagaithervu) in which naadi ...

Study of Analgesic activity Siddha formulation vatha siletpana sura kudineer- in vivo study

Prasad, V.M.; Duraichi, A. (Govt. Siddha Medical College, palayamkottai, Tamilnadu, India, 2023)

Siddha medicine is an ancient Tamil medicine and it describes about various types of medicines for various treatments. To prove its efficacy it is essential to prove the medicinal uses through modern techniques. Vatha ...

Case series of karam (kshara / corrosive gauze) application on Chronic ulcers

Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G.; Ganesan, S. (Global academic research institute Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Karam acts as natural chemical cauterization and removes the debris from the wound. Among all the yantrams, upayantrams, sastrams, anusastrams (Instruments) and medicines, the karam has the supreme action, because it is ...

Study on the effects of a siddha surgical method in the Management of chronic wounds – case study

Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G.; Ganesan, S. (Global academic research institute Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Diabetic ulcers are major health issue worldwide, causing significant economic burdens and affecting both the patient and the society as a whole. Predisposing factors in diabetic patients known as the pathogenic triad, ...

Current States of Medicinal Plants Diversity at Ponnalai, Jaffna

Karunya, S.; Sathiyaseelan, V. (University of Jeyewardenepura, 2024)

In Sri Lanka, Siddha Medicine is one of the oldest medical systems. Medicinal plants play a crucial role in this system. The objective of the study is to identify the medicinal plants in Ponnalai, Jaffna for in situ and ...

Diversity and Distribution of Medicinal Plants in Vedukkunarimalai, Located at Nedunkeny, Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Prasad, V.M.; Sathiyaseelan, V. (University of Jeyewardenepura, 2024)

Medicinal plants are the primary source of Indigenous healthcare system in Sri Lanka. This study aimed to document and analysed the diversity and distribution of medicinal plants in Vedukkunarimalai, a forest area situated ...

Comparative Phyto and Physicochemical Parameters of the Therapeutic Plant Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels in Jaffna District.

Gowri, J.; Vinotha, S.; Mihiri, R.J. (University of Jeyewardenepura, 2023)

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels (Myrtaceae) is an evergreen tree, grown widely in Sri Lanka. It is regularly recognized as jambolan, black plum, and jamun. It is an extensively used therapeutic herbal in the treatment of ...

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. ...

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