Papers by Sanju Vikashini B
Antimicrobial potency and phytochemical analysis of Siddha formulation 'Seedhopaladhi Choornam', 2020
Siddha is an ancient system of medicine. According to this system, the human body is the replica ... more Siddha is an ancient system of medicine. According to this system, the human body is the replica of the universe. This system has developed a rich and unique treasure of drug knowledge in which use of metals, minerals and herbals are very much advocated .The main objective of this article is to explain the antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis of Siddha polyherbal formulation 'Seedhopaladhi Choornam' (SPC). The invitro antimicrobial study of this formulation has been done through Agar disk diffusion method against the bacteriae Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and E. coli. It showed positive result to all the microorganisms and the drug revealed marked potency against Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. The presence of tannins has been found out in the phytochemical analysis.
Siddha Papers ISSN 0974-2522, 2019
Siddha medicine is a traditional system of medicine originated in India.According to this system,... more Siddha medicine is a traditional system of medicine originated in India.According to this system, when the normal equilibrium of the three humors- Vatham, Pitham, and Kabam is disturbed, the disease is caused. They may be disturbed by environment, climatic conditions, diet, physical activities, and stress. Avuri mathirai (AV) is a siddha formulation indicated mainly for the disease Narambu Silanthi (Dracunculiasis ). Avuri is mainly used as an antidote in Siddha system. It is also used for curing Jaundice. Its root is used to cure Acid Peptic disease, leucoderma, and poisonous bites. In this work, we have mentioned about the antimicrobial property of Avuri mathirai against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris and E.coli by Agar disk diffusion method.
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Papers by Sanju Vikashini B