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AN APPROACH TO THE THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (SOOTHAGAVAYU) IN SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE – A LITERATURE REVIEW

Dr. R. Sathya*, Dr. K. Kanimozhi, Dr. V. Manimekalai, Dr. S. Matheshvaran and Dr. M. D. Saravanadevi, M.D.(S)

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Abstract

Traditional medical system is one of the centuries old practices and long serving holistic theraphy to the human kind to fight against diseases and to lead a healthy life. Siddhars can also be called spiritual scientists of Tamil Nadu who explored and explained the reality of nature and its relationship to human by their yogic awareness and experimental findings. Classification of diseases in Siddha system is based on 3 humours such as Vadha, Pitha and Kapha. Treatment is aimed at restoring balance to the mind-body system. Siddha system has safest internal and external treatment option for various diseases as well as rare diseases. One most common reproductive endocrine disorder is Soothagavaayu. The aim of this article is to explore both herbal as well as herbo-mineral formulations mentioned in Siddha literatures as a potential complementary medicine and suggesting it to the integrated approach for the management of Polycystic ovarian syndrome and its related complications.

Keywords: Traditional system, Soothagavaayu, Anovulation, Broad spectrum, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, metformin.