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International Journal of Reverse Pharmacology and Health Research

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Volume( 1) - Issue( 1) 2018 pp 77-88 DOI: 0

A Review on Medications Prescribed for Kalladaippu Noi in Selected Siddha Literatures

Title

A Review on Medications Prescribed for Kalladaippu Noi in Selected Siddha Literatures

Abstract

Renal calculi are become aware as acute illness but come into existence stage of urolithiasis is a systemic disease that can be a route to end stage renal disorder. On an average 6% of women and 12% men are influenced with renal stone.In modern system of medicine Kalladaippu noi (K.N) was called urolithiasis (Renal stone).Siddharsgifted us a lot of medicinal treasures. Aim was to find distribution of medicinal preparations for the K.Nin selected siddha literatures.Descriptive study was performed in library of Government Siddha Medical College & Hospital Palayamkottai. The prescribed medicines were identified by using Kalladaippu as a key word, and documented from selected authenticated Siddha Publications.Out of 52 medications 25% of medications were mentioned in PothuMaruthuvamby K.N Kuppusamy Muthaliyar. Out of 52 medications 46.2% of Churanamwas highly prescribed. Out of 52 medicatons, 50% of Herbo mineral, 96.2% of Internal medicines and 3.8% of External medicines were found. Out of 20 single herbal medications 15% of Chirakam and Nallanerunjil were used in high.According to pharmacological actions 11% of diuretic action, 9.5% of demulcent, astringent and tonic action were in high.That medications have definitely a significant role in controlling the K.N.  It is the need of time for prevention of such wide spreading disease. Further researches should be conducted on other various measures to gain confidence over the siddhar’s natural discipline. Thus it can be done successfully through holistic principles of traditional siddha literatures.

Keywords

Diuretic,Kalladaippu noi,Churanam, Herbo mineral