Abstract

SIDDHA HERBAL FORMULATION ELATHY CHOORANAM- A DRUG REVIEW

Dr. V. Manimekalai*, Dr. V. Divya Bharathi, Dr. K. Kanimozhi, Dr. M. Jagadeeshbabu and Dr. M. D. Saravanadevi, M. D.(S)

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Abstract

The Siddha system of medicine is considered as one of the traditional systems in India having its close embedded with South Indian culture. The Siddha system of medicine explained about 32 forms of internal medicines in Siddha text. Among these, Chooranam is the one form of internal medicine. The aim of this drug review is to validate the Siddha herbal formulation Elathy chooranam with scientific evidences. The medicinal uses and therapeutic actions of each ingredient used in this formulation matched with current research findings from various research publications. The ingredients present in this formulation have effective in the treatment of Jaundice. Based on this evidence of Siddha literature and the modern scientific research studies also provide keyhole which result are hepatoprotective, anti inflammatory, Anti-viral, Analgesic activities most presents in ingredient of Elathy chooranam as evident from the review.

Keywords: Elathy chooranam, Jaundice, Siddha system.