Abstract

Ganthaka parpam’s therapeutic activities to be utilized for the treatment of cancer and inflammation. As per the siddha literature diseases are caused due to change in derangement of three vital humours, the vital humour kabha is deranged and accompanied with ushna causes yoni puttru.With reference to Siddha text Agasthiyar Vaithiya Vallathy 600,Pg.No.218&219 Authored by Dr.K.Velusamy,MD(S), Yoni putru treats with internal medicine Ganthaka parpam. Though it has not been evaluated by either preclinical or clinical studies. This study was undertaken to evaluate its phytochemical analysis and evaluate its pharmacological action used for treatment of Yoni putru. Ganthaka parpam qualitatively analyzed for the presence of different phytoconstituents carbohydrates, proteins, flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, alkaloids, tannin and phenolic compounds. The phytochemical analysis reveals the presence of alkaloid, tannins, carboxylates and glycosides, Alkaloids are having stimulant activities which controls the fatigue and lethargy of the cancer patients. Tannins having astringent, haemostatic, anti-septic and toxic properties, which control symptoms of cervical cancer.