Abstract

LIST OF THERAPEUTIC ROOTS IN SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

S. Ramya*

Abstract

Traditional medicinal system is mostly engaged with usage of herbs as a chief source. Humans from ancient period are depending upon herbs for their daily activity as a food or as a remedy. In many cases plant parts of leaf, flower, fruit, seeds, bark, stems, roots and hole pants are used. Using roots as a remedy are effective in many conditions. As following the famous quote from classical Siddha text “veerpaar thazhaipaar minjinakkal mella mella parpam chenduram pare” primarily roots are used to cure diseases. This review covers the usage varieties of roots in Siddha System of Medicine. Discussed with their cultivation, phytoconstituents present, actions, experimental activity, usage etc,.

Keywords: therapeutic roots, Siddha System of Medicine.