Cissus quandragulris in siddha

Muppirandai:

Muppirandai (Cissus quadrangularis three-sided) is one of the drug which is mentioned in Siddha literature for various diseases, especially for Peptic ulcer disease. Herbal and polyherbal preparations are being considered as good in nature because of its therapeutic value. In the recent study in 2017, Muppirandai Chooranam not having any adverse effects compared with Omeprazole. It is a very good appetizer. So it enhances the digestive capacity and heals the peptic ulcer disease. These results suggest that the gastric mucosal hexosamine, hexose, fucose, sialic acid, and protein is closely related to the onset and healing of Pyloric Ligation method Induced Ulcer in rats to prevention and healing of ulcers by increasing gastric mucopolysaccharides.

Reference:
Arunachalam K, Thiruthani M, Abdul Kader Jeylani, M.P Rajarajeshwari A, Rajamaheswari K, Venkateswaran K. (2017). Antiulcer activity of Muppirandai chooranam against Pylorus Ligated (SHAY) Rat ulcer model. Int. J. Curr. Res. Med. Sci. 3(10): 35-41. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijcrms.2017.03.10.007

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Silasathu parapam in Siddha Medicine

     Silasathu is one of the mineral used in Siddha medicinal preparations. Silasathu parpam is commonly used to treat disorders of genito-urinary tract.
     FTIR study shows presence of functional groups such as aromatics, alkenes, carbonyl groups, carboxylic acid, alpa and beta unsaturated aldehyde, ketone, nitro compound, aromatic amines, alkyene and alkyl halides.
    ICP-OES study indicates the presence of Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Sodium and Phosphorous whereas the heavy metals contained in the raw drug samples were reduced to below detection level.
    The above study implies the safety and efficacy of Silasathu parpam.

Reference:
Vikesh. B, Radha. S, Thanikaiselvi. S , Thiruthani.M. (2018). Physio-Chemical Analysis of Silasathu Parpam.: Int. J. Curr. Res. Chem. Pharm. Sci. 5(5): 1-8.
DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijcrcps.2018.05.05.001

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Siddha Article contest

3rd Siddha day - NIS - Article Contest on "Uniqueness of Siddha system of Medicine from other Traditional Systems of Medicine" by NIS.

Siddha system of medicine founded by the Sagely Mystics is resting on an exclusive and sound physiological and philosophical principles with unique Pharmacopoeia and Materia Medica. However there is a constant raging debate as to how it differs from other traditional systems of medicine in India. Siddha system of Medicine also has a long back history with much antiquity. Hence it is the right time to explore the uniqueness of Siddha so as to establish the individuality of this ancient codified traditional medical system with a strong documentary evidence.
With this objective NIS  calls for an article contest on "Uniqueness of Siddha system" with an intention to provide opportunity to the students and graduates, experts from Siddha and other fields to contribute in this significant task taken up by NIS for strongly establishing  the Uniqueness of Siddha.

Further the selected articles are to be placed in the Focus Group Discussion activity of NIS and will be included in the proposed compendium to be released after the FGD with due acknowledgement.  We invite all the interested students and scholars to participate in the contest one of  Pre Siddha day activity and make it a splendid success.
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Siddha Method of water decantation

The impurities in water can be classified in to 2 types.
1. Water soluble – Salt from earth and impurities from the decomposed bodies or organisms.
2. Non soluble – Soil, dust, germs, microorganism, moss and plants.

The impurities in the water will be cleansed by various natural methods. The following is a non-invasive water purifying technique that is told in Siddha system of medicine.

Clearing Nut (Strychnos potatorum):
This is the old and best method for decantation of water. Well filtered water is poured into a clean pot and 2 or 3 clearimg nuts are crushed and added with the water. The water is kept static for 5 to 6 hours. The minute impurities are settling down at the bottom of pot and leaving the upper level clear. Water also becomes sweet by this method.
Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica):
In this method of purification, well ripe fruits or woods of Phyllanthus emblica are used. In this method also, water becomes clean and pure, sour and sweet in taste due to Indian gooseberry.

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Third Siddha Day -13 January 2020

The Ministry of AYUSH has accorded approval for observing the birthday of Siddhar Agathiyar as “Siddha Day". Siddhar Agathiyar’s birthday falls on Star Ayilyam in the Tamil month Margazhi. In this regard, the 3rd Siddha Day will be observed on 13th January, 2020 at Chennai.

Prof. Dr. K. Kanakavalli, Director General, Central Council for Research in Siddha has invited Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Govt. of India on 22nd November, 2019 to take part in the 3rd Siddha day celebrations to be held on 13th January, 2020 at Amma Arangam, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai.

The 3rd Siddha Day event will be jointly organised by Central Council for Research in Siddha, National Institute of Siddha and Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.

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Siddha management for Dandruff

Siddha management for Dandruff:

Dandruff is a common condition that turns the skin on the scalp to flake caused by yeast like fungal infection. Itchy skin flakes on scalp hair eyebrows, beard, mustache and ears along with hair loss are the signs and symptoms of dandruff.
The siddha remedy for dandruff as follow
1. White pepper (Piper nigrum) processed with milk and applied in the scalp will prevent the dandruff and its complaints.
2. Arugan thailam and poduthalai thailam can be used for oil bath.
3. The dried powder of lemon peel can be used as a hair wash paste.
4. 5 gm of Neem flower, 8 gm of Jaggery processed with 150 ml Ginglee oil. Take an oil bath with the same will reduce the dandruff and its complaints.
5. The foam that present in neem bark decotion help to reduce the scar marks of dandruff.

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Diabetic foot ulcer Vs Siddha

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Vs Siddha:

According to the World Health Organization's that there are 40 million people with diabetes in India currently and by 2025 this number will swell to 70 million. Diabetic foot is one of the most significant and devastating complications of diabetes and is defined as a foot affected by ulceration that is associated with neuropathy and/or peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb in a patient with diabetes.
A diabetic ulcer is correlated to Madumegapun or ‘Valicilaippun’ in the Siddha system of medicine. Sixty-one years old male former from sub-urban area Tamil Nadu was admitted in the In-patient Department for the complaints of ulcer in the left plantar aspect of the foot, foul odor, pus discharge from the ulcer, along with mild gangrene with osteomyelitis in the past 12-months. He referred for amputation of the foot by the doctors, but the proper observation and Siddha therapeutic procedures were helped to relieve from the amputation and improve the QoL. The case-patient was treated by internally D5 Chooranam and Thiripala Chooranam (Anti-Diabetic Siddha drugs), externally by Maththan thailam (Wound healing Siddha external oil) and Palagarai parpam (Processed Cypraeamoneta containing Ash) externally.

Reference:
Samraj K et al. A case report on the siddha management of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU): left plantar foot. Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm. 2019; 10(2):80-85 http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2277- 4343.100241

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Psoriasis Vs Siddha

Psoriasis is not only a disease that causes painful, debilitating, highly visible physical symptoms. It is also associated with a multitude of psychological impairments. In a study of 127 patients with psoriasis, 9.7% reported a wish to be dead and 5.5% reported active suicidal ideation at the time of a study. Psoriasis can affect relationships at home, school or work as well as sexual relationships and cause psychological strain.
In Siddha, Kalanjagapadai is another term compared to psoriasis. It is well known that the Siddha medicines are very good in treating skin diseases especially psoriasis. Some of the well-known medicines in Siddha for treating psoriasis are Vetpaalai Thailam (Oil), Arugan Thailam (Oil), Parangipattai Chooranam (Powder), Parangipattai Padhangam (Sublimated Powder), Palagarai Parpam (Calx), Sangu Parpam (Calx), Gandhaga Chunnam, Gandhaga Rasayanam Etc.

Reference:
S. Rajalakshmi et.al.  An Open Comparative Clinical Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of Siddha Drugs Panchamuga Chendhuram And Kundavaadhi Thailam In Psoriasis: International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and pharmacy: Vol:10(3):pp-77-82:

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Who is Siddhars

Siddhars
The Siddhar (Tamil: சித்தர் cittar,) in Tamil tradition is a perfected individual, who has attained intellectual powers called siddhi by constant practice of certain educational disciplines.
They were knowledgeable in science, technology, astronomy, literature, fine arts, music, drama, dance, and provided solutions to common people in their illness and advice for their future.
Typically Siddhars were saints, doctors, alchemists and mystics all in one.
Tamil Siddhars were the first to develop pulse-reading ("naadi paarththal" in Tamil) to identify the origin of diseases.
The siddhars are believed to have had both major and minor powers which are described in detail in various yogic and religious texts.

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Diagonosis in siddha medicine

Diagnosis in Siddha Medicine 

The Siddha System is said to have emerged in antiquity, from the highly evolved consciousness of the Siddhars.

The Diagnostic methodology in Siddha system is unique as it is made purely on the basis of clinical acumen of the physician. The diagnosis is arrived from the examination of sense organs, Interrogation, eight fold examination, wrist circumference sign, astrology & assessment of three derangement humours.

Examination of the patients on these principles is the first duty in Siddha as well as Ayurveda Physicians before he applies or employes any therapeutical remedy.

When at times there were no technological advancements around as of today, Sridhar’s tried to convey the art of diagnosing and the appreciation of prognosis to the contemporary world.

Diagnosis is made by means of (1) observation – observing smell, taste, features or facial expressions (2) Experiment – examination of sense organs; of urine, faeces, tastes, pulse and heart beat, (3) Questioning the patient on several points as regards duration of the disease, his sufferings and habit in respect of food and drink and the digestion and indigestion, sleep, vitality and strength, the state of mind and mental troubles.

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