The Siddha system is a unique and historical medical system of south India with strong philosophi... more The Siddha system is a unique and historical medical system of south India with strong philosophical foundation behind its medical science. According to Siddhars, a healthy living indicates not only physical health but also social and spiritual well being which will remain as a tool to attain the "Éternal bliss."Urolithiasis (Kalladaippu) is recognized as one of the painful diseases since ancient days and is still a major challenge to the physicians. The Siddha literature has a unique and vast descriptions about the etio-pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and treatment measures of Urolithiasis that can be individualized unlike the contemporary treatments. This article deals with the Siddha concepts on Urolithiasis and its symptomatology based on the three humoral theory with scientific facts on crystal formation. This review article also deals with brief objectives on the treatment measures that are offered by this long-established medical system.
The Siddha system is a unique and historical medical system of south India with strong philosophi... more The Siddha system is a unique and historical medical system of south India with strong philosophical foundation behind its medical science. According to Siddhars, a healthy living indicates not only physical health but also social and spiritual well being which will remain as a tool to attain the “Éternal bliss.”Urolithiasis (Kalladaippu) is recognized as one of the painful diseases since ancient days and is still a major challenge to the physicians. The Siddha literature has a unique and vast descriptions about the etio-pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and treatment measures of Urolithiasis that can be individualized unlike the contemporary treatments. This article deals with the Siddha concepts on Urolithiasis and its symptomatology based on the three humoral theory with scientific facts on crystal formation. This review article also deals with brief objectives on the treatment measures that are offered by this long-established medical system.
Indian medicinal plants are profoundly used in the ancient Siddha system of medicine. These plant... more Indian medicinal plants are profoundly used in the ancient Siddha system of medicine. These plants are attaining an immense interest in the field of research, due to their safety, efficacy and easy acessibility. Avirai Kudineer is being widely used in this traditional system of medicine whose scientific aspects are only minimally explored. The current review focuses on the phytochemical screening and various in-vitro and in-vivo studies on Cassia auriculata (Avirai), Cassia fistula (Kondrai), Syzygium cumini (Naval), Salacia reticulata (Kadalazhinjil), Saussurea lappa (koshtam), Terminalia arjuna (Marutham) and Cyperus rotundus(Korai kizhangu) which are the ingredients of Avirai Kudineer. The present analysis is based on the anti-diabetic studies of the ingredients categorizing them as inhibitors of carbohydrates digesting enzymes (alpha-amylase inhibitors, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors), inhibitors of intestinal glucose absorption and stimulators of insulin secretion and cellular uptake enhancers of glucose. The review validates that all ingredients of Avirai kudineer have anti-hyperglycemic potential based on the data collected in Siddha literature and recent researches and therefore vouches Avirai Kudineer as a successful Siddha formulation in the treatment and improving the quality of life of both Pre-diabetic and Diabetic patients.
The Siddha system is a unique and historical medical system of south India with strong philosophi... more The Siddha system is a unique and historical medical system of south India with strong philosophical foundation behind its medical science. According to Siddhars, a healthy living indicates not only physical health but also social and spiritual well being which will remain as a tool to attain the "Éternal bliss."Urolithiasis (Kalladaippu) is recognized as one of the painful diseases since ancient days and is still a major challenge to the physicians. The Siddha literature has a unique and vast descriptions about the etio-pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and treatment measures of Urolithiasis that can be individualized unlike the contemporary treatments. This article deals with the Siddha concepts on Urolithiasis and its symptomatology based on the three humoral theory with scientific facts on crystal formation. This review article also deals with brief objectives on the treatment measures that are offered by this long-established medical system.
The Siddha system is a unique and historical medical system of south India with strong philosophi... more The Siddha system is a unique and historical medical system of south India with strong philosophical foundation behind its medical science. According to Siddhars, a healthy living indicates not only physical health but also social and spiritual well being which will remain as a tool to attain the “Éternal bliss.”Urolithiasis (Kalladaippu) is recognized as one of the painful diseases since ancient days and is still a major challenge to the physicians. The Siddha literature has a unique and vast descriptions about the etio-pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and treatment measures of Urolithiasis that can be individualized unlike the contemporary treatments. This article deals with the Siddha concepts on Urolithiasis and its symptomatology based on the three humoral theory with scientific facts on crystal formation. This review article also deals with brief objectives on the treatment measures that are offered by this long-established medical system.
Indian medicinal plants are profoundly used in the ancient Siddha system of medicine. These plant... more Indian medicinal plants are profoundly used in the ancient Siddha system of medicine. These plants are attaining an immense interest in the field of research, due to their safety, efficacy and easy acessibility. Avirai Kudineer is being widely used in this traditional system of medicine whose scientific aspects are only minimally explored. The current review focuses on the phytochemical screening and various in-vitro and in-vivo studies on Cassia auriculata (Avirai), Cassia fistula (Kondrai), Syzygium cumini (Naval), Salacia reticulata (Kadalazhinjil), Saussurea lappa (koshtam), Terminalia arjuna (Marutham) and Cyperus rotundus(Korai kizhangu) which are the ingredients of Avirai Kudineer. The present analysis is based on the anti-diabetic studies of the ingredients categorizing them as inhibitors of carbohydrates digesting enzymes (alpha-amylase inhibitors, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors), inhibitors of intestinal glucose absorption and stimulators of insulin secretion and cellular uptake enhancers of glucose. The review validates that all ingredients of Avirai kudineer have anti-hyperglycemic potential based on the data collected in Siddha literature and recent researches and therefore vouches Avirai Kudineer as a successful Siddha formulation in the treatment and improving the quality of life of both Pre-diabetic and Diabetic patients.
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