Abstract

A LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE POLY HERBAL FORMULATION OF MANITHAKKALI ENNAI FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF AKKARA MANTHAM IN SIDDHA MEDICAL SYSTEM

S. Aishwarya*, B. Tamil Elakkiya, D. K. Soundararajan and K. Shyamala

ABSTRACT

A poly herbal preparation Manithakkali ennai is used for treating Akkara Maantham for children in Siddha Medicine. Based on references, the preparation method of Manithakkali Ennai, which is mentioned in the Siddha Book of Kuzhanthai Maruththuvam (Balavagadam) is commonly practiced in Siddha medical system of India. Therefore, this preliminary step was taken to provide documentary evidence for the therapeutic effects of the ingredients which are used to the preparation of Manithakkali Ennai. Data entry form was prepared based on the characteristics of the ingredients such as families, morphology, parts used, siddha properties and pharmacological actions. Among these ingredients, all were identified as herbals(100%). These herbal ingredients are belonging to 8 families which are different familie sand based on the growth habit. These plant materials were used in Manithakkali ennai preparation. Among 9 ingredients, siddha properties such as tastes, potemcy, actions are metioned .In final, this study provides the clear information about the therapeutic effects, and hence further scientific studies to be carry out for Akkara mantham and each medicinal ingredient of Manithakkali ennai future.

Keywords: Akkara Maantham, Manithakkali ennai, Herbal product.