Abstract

VALIDATION OF ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF A SIDDHA POLYHERBAL PREPARATION MARUTHAMPATTAI KUDINEER -A REVIEW

Dr. B. Vinubharathi*, Dr. N. J. Muthukumar, Dr. V. Mahalakshmi and Dr. V. Banumathi

Abstract

Siddha system is not merely a science of therapeutics based on herbs, animals and mineral resources, it is claimed to be a humanistic discipline of life and living. The system has a wide range of internal and external medicines and one among them is Maruthampattai kudineer a polyherbal drug mentioned in the siddha classical text Agasthiyar 2000. This review work is an initial step towards, scientifically studying the drug “Maruthampattai Kudineer” an antidiabetic formulation. The In-vitro & In-vivo studies of most of the Ingredients like Syzygium cumini, Terminalia arjuna, Strychnos potatorum, Cyperus rotundus shows potent anti-diabetic and anti-3 oxidant activity. The review validates that all ingredients of Maruthampattai kudineer have anti-hyperglycemic and antioxidant potential based on the data collected in Siddha literature and recent researches. Therefore this study substantiates Maruthampattai Kudineer as a successful Siddha formulation in the management and improving the quality of life in both Pre-diabetic and Diabetic patients.

Keywords: Siddha system Maruthampattai kudineer patients.