Abstract

LITERATURE REVIEW ON SIDDHA MEDICINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF KATTU MANTHAM WITH PODUTHALAI KUDINEER- A DRUG REVIEW

Dr. R. Rajalakshmi*, Dr. R. D. Indumathi, Dr. A. M. Amala Hazel and Dr. N. J. Muthu Kumar

Abstract

Siddha system of medicine is the most popular traditional system of medicine followed by the people. With strong basic principles and cultural background, Siddha system of medicine is providing healthcare solutions to a number of health issues of the modern era. Constipation is a functional disease in which the gastrointestinal organ, primarily the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine & colon function abnormally. In our Siddha system symptoms of Kattumantham may be correlated with constipation and it can be effectively managed with Poduthalai kudineer. Most of the ingredients of Poduthalai kudineer possess stomachic, carminative, laxative effect. Hence this article gives an insight on the efficacy of the drug for Kattumantham(Constipation) based on review of various literatures and scientific studies.

Keywords: Constipation, Siddha system, Poduthalai kudineer, Kattu mantham.