Abstract

A PILOT STUDY ON NEIKURI PATTERN IN CARCINOMA PATIENTS

G. Rathiga*, N. Govind Raj, P. Malai Chamy, T. Lakshmi Kantham, K. Manikavasagam and V. Banumathi

Abstract

The methodology of diagnosis in Siddha system is based on eight fold examination such as pulse reading, examination by palpitation, examination of tongue, observation of skin complexion, speech, eyes, observation and examination of stools and urine. Of all these parameters Urine examination is one of the important tools mentioned in saint Theraiyar. Neikuri is a diagnostic tool under urine examination using Sesame oil. It is cost effective and non-invasive method which can be used as diagnosing tool to assess the prognosis. This study aims to validate the Neikuri pattern on the patients who were diagnosed as carcinoma. For the purpose of the study, 40 urine samples of cancer patients were collected and the oil drop test was conducted using the guidelines mentioned by saint theriyar. Among 40 patients kabam neikuri was predominant in 25 patients and vatham neikuri was predominant in remaining 15 patients. Kabam indicates severity of disease.

Keywords: Neikuri, Carcinoma, theraiyar, Kabam.