Papers by Dr SriSakthiLogisha Manogaran
The phytochemical investigation of a siddha medicine ''Pooranathi chooranam" which is prescribed ... more The phytochemical investigation of a siddha medicine ''Pooranathi chooranam" which is prescribed to treat Sagalavali (All type of pain), kuthal, kudaichal etc based on Part III of Agathiyar 2000 (Tamil) as reference. The chief ingredients such as Saranaiver (Trianthema portulacastrum), Poduthalaiver chaaru (Phyla nodiflora), Kazharchikaai (Caesalpinia bondue) etc are used. The whole powdered compound is mixed and made into aqueous extracted. The powder extracts were tested for Phytochemical estimation such as alkaloids, coumarins, saponins, tannins, Glycosides, flavanoids, Phenols, triterpenoids, Cyanins and carbohydrates. After the Qualitative assessment of Phytochemicals, it was subjected to TLC & HPTLC profiling under UV at 366nm with integration through CAMAG software. The results also suggesting that presence of several important phytoconstituents which are essential for maintain the vital body. Chromatographic separation was carried out on the active extracts, and the efficacy of the resulting fractions was tested against the susceptible organism. This result might explain the ethno botanical use of the plant for the treatment of dysentery, gastro internal disorder and constipation based on the literatures. The active principle of many drugs found in plants is phytochemical. The medicinal value of these phytochemicals is because of the presence of chemical substance that produces definite physiological action on the human body. This has been briefly discussed in this research study.
Karisalankanni Chooranam is a poly herbal formulation mentioned in the Siddha text, which is indi... more Karisalankanni Chooranam is a poly herbal formulation mentioned in the Siddha text, which is indicated for Jaundice, Anemia and dropsy. All the ingredients were purified as per the Siddha literature, after which the formulation was prepared. The prepared drug was subjected to analysis for standardization. For the standardization of this drug, Organoleptic Properties, Phytochemical Screening, Fluorescence Analysis, Heavy Metal Analysis, Physic Chemical Parameters Such As Moisture Content, Ash Values, Extractability in Water and ethanol were carried out. TLC and HPTLC fingerprints of Karisalankanni chooranam were also prepared to evaluate authencity of Karisalankanni chooranam and can be used as reference standards for the preparation of a standardization pharmaceutical product and further quality control researches.
BACKGROUND AzhalKeel Vaayu(Osteoarthritis) primarily affects the elderly population. It is a majo... more BACKGROUND AzhalKeel Vaayu(Osteoarthritis) primarily affects the elderly population. It is a major cause of disability in older adults worldwide. [1] According to World Health Organization 9.6% of men and 18.0% of women aged over 60 years have symptomatic Osteoarthritis (OA) worldwide. 80% of them have limitations in movement, and 25% cannot perform their major daily activities of life. [2] It is the second most common rheumatologic problem and it is the most frequent joint disease with a prevalence of 22% to 39% in India. [3,4] Azhal Keel Vaayu (OA) is a chronic degenerative disorder of multifactorial etiology characterized by the loss of articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bone at the margins, subchondral sclerosis, and range of biochemical and morphological alterations of the synovial membrane and joint capsule. [3] The most common risk factors for OA include age, gender, prior joint injury, obesity, genetic predisposition, and mechanical factors, including malalignment and abnormal joint shape. [5] Varma means energywhich is the basis of whole universe and whole existence. In human, this energy is called as vaasi that is life energy. Vaasi is the foremost energy which is derived from the parents. It is entire responsible for whole intrauterine life of the foetus. In human, the life energy is concentrated in certain points they are called as Varma points. The life
Background: Varma kalai is traditional martial art of vital points (Varma pulligal). It is based ... more Background: Varma kalai is traditional martial art of vital points (Varma pulligal). It is based on vital energy of the body termed as VASI. Infinitely vasi is circulating in the body. Disturbance / imbalance of vasi in the body are called diseased condition. The place where the vasi resides and activates both body and life energy is varmam points (varmam pulligal). Certain Varma points also act adagalgal. Sevi Kuttri Varmam is one among adagal. Objective: Uyir thathugal (Dhodam) (vital humours) is interlinked with Vasi (life energy). vital humours are 3 in number, they are Vadham, Pitham, and Kabam. The aim of the study is to evaluate and execute the varma pulli-Sevi Kuttri varmam in medical emergency of imbalanced vadham condition like Vallipu (increase vadham) and moorchai(decreased vadham) Materials & Methods: Vallipu and moorchai is medical emergency condition, which most complicated when untreated. In this study expanded with anatomical location, establishment of a relationship with Dhodham, mechanism action, standardization of pressure given to point, selection of finger, duration of therapy, and technique for Sevi Kuttri Varmam. Result and Discussion: The article reveals to establish Sevi Kuttri varmam and its safety profile. It provides a better documentation for future generation in varmam.
Medical astrology is a science that demands knowledge of both Astrology and Medicine. It deals wi... more Medical astrology is a science that demands knowledge of both Astrology and Medicine. It deals with the medical aspect of astrology. The Siddha medicalastrology is the combination of medical concepts inseparable with astrological influence over the health & disease of the individual. Astrology is the branch of siddha system of medicine, if medical astrology is coordinated with system of medicine, it will give us better results. Literature reviews gives a conceptual framework for starting a research or planning a project. Literature review says that what has already been done in the field and where the lack is and may help to explore new ideas related to the topic. So a wide literature analysis was planned on Maruthuva Sothidaviyal to explore the diagnostic tool in an elaborated way. In this paper, various point of thoughts of various siddhars about Maruthuva Sothidaviyal were discussed. This review of literatures on Maruthuva Sothidaviyal was done to explore the diagnostic tool in an elaborated way.
Varmam is one among traditional system of medicine, which means "Art of vital points". These vita... more Varmam is one among traditional system of medicine, which means "Art of vital points". These vital points are located along the invisible energy channels in our body. Any injury or block in the flow of vital life energy leads to the disease. Varmam is a unique technique which is capable of changing the mental stress related disorders like insomnia. In this day today modern life, people are engaged with heavy workload mentally rather than physically leading to sever depression causing insomnia. Insomnia or sleeplessness is a sleep disorder that regularly affects millions of people worldwide. Insomnia is also believed to be the root cause of several chronic diseases. Sedative are the commonly used medicine in other systems which results in side effects in patients both physically and psychologically. There are some specific varma points for treating Insomnia (Kondaikolli Varmam, Puruva Varmam, Kanpukaichal Varmam, Natchathira Kaalam,Sevi Kuttri Kalam,Kuttri Varmam, Porsaikalam .). This article reviews some specific Varma points evident in siddha literature in treating insomnia.
Siddha, a traditional system of medicine that originated over millennium year ago in Tamilnadu, i... more Siddha, a traditional system of medicine that originated over millennium year ago in Tamilnadu, it offers extensive insights about food and health based on certain unique conceptual. Siddha principles, such as the Thiridhosam (Three Humors) theory, provide the relationship between the microcosm and the macrocosm that can be applied in day-today practice. Many herbs known for their therapeutics importance also used as dietary food material due to their nutrient properties these herbs contributed as Siddha remedies for many diseases and served as nutrient food for body; as per siddha, therapeutic actions are maximally effective only appropriate dietary measures are taken to support the restoration of physiological balance. Varmam is nothing but manipulation of specific points in which the energy is found concentrated. Varmam not only deals only with external therapy it also possesses internal medication which helps to restore the energy. Varma kanji is one among them. This article reviews the nutrient contents and some actions of the herbs used as a drug in the Varma kanji, which enable researchers to correlate medicinal and nutrient balances of herbs and boost the concept of dietary uses of medicinal herbs.
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Papers by Dr SriSakthiLogisha Manogaran