Abstract

A DRUG REVIEW ON VARMAM EXTERNAL MEDICINE MURIVU ENNAI

Dr. Kalaiarasi C.* and Dr. Muthukumar N. J.

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Abstract

Murivu ennai is one of the external formulations of varma medicine. and used to treat varma kaayangal such as fracture and ligament injury. It is mentioned in the varmam literature varma marunthu seimuraigal and indicated for murivugal. This medicine includes herbal, mineral and animal properties. This review describes the medicinal use, organoleptic character, chemical constituents and pharmacological activity of the part of each ingredient used in this formulation. Ingredients of the murivu ennai contains the following pharmacological activities such as Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant and Anti nociceptive. The details were collected from various Siddha literature and electronic databases. In conclusion, the results of the review revealed that the pharmacological activity, medicinal uses, action and the chemical constituents of the drug were matched with each ingredient of the formulation.

Keywords: Varma medicine, Review, Siddha system, Murivu ennai.