Abstract

EVALUATION OF ANTI - HISTAMINE AND ANTI – INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY USING SIDDHA POLYHERBAL FORMULATION – SHAYATHIRKU ENNAI

Dheebiga S. V.*, Gandhimathi S., Meenakumari R., Muralidaran P.

Abstract

Siddha system of medicine has remarkable strength in treating diseases, especially in Paediatric age group also. Many children were suffered from recurrent respiratory infections commonly includes Sura Peenisam (Sinusitis in children). The prevalence of Sura Peenisam is increasing day by day. Shayathirku Ennai is a polyherbal siddha formulation which is used in the treatment of Sura Peenisam was examined for its Anti – Histamine and Anti – Inflammatory activity in animal model. This formulation composed six herbal ingredients which is being used in the treatment of Sura Peenism and also in other respiratory infections in childrens. Hence the Anti – Histamine activity in Shayathirku Ennai was studied by using rats with control Cetirizine and the Anti – Inflammatory effects was studied by using Carrageenam induced paw Oedema in rats with standard Indomethacin. Hence the result was observed.

Keywords: Siddha Medicine, Sura Peenisam, Anti – Histamine, Cetirizine, Anti – Inflammatory, Indomethacin.