Abstract

PHYSIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF KARPOORA SILASATHU PARPAM

Dr. F. Mohamad Ashif* and Dr. M. D. Saravanadevi M. D. (S)

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Abstract

In ancient siddha terms pithapaikal is a solid crystal deposit that forms in gallbladder which is a pear shaped organ that stores bile salts until they are needed to help digest fatty foods. The prevalence of cholelithiasis in Asian countries is approximately 10%, while in Africans, the rate is less than 5%. An association between increasing age and increased prevalence of gallstones has been shown in many epidemiological studies. Pregnancy also has been detected as a major risk factor for cholelithiasis. Decreased gall bladder motility during the third trimester of pregnancy favours the growth of stones in pregnant women. The prevalence of cholelithiasis is variable and has been reported as 2 – 29% in India with differences in interstate and interregions. In India, higher prevalence of gallstones has been reported in north compared to south Indians by the previous studies. Cholelithiasis needs both preventive and curative therapy. Based on this literature background, Karpura Silasathu Parpam is effective in Cholelithiasis condition. In this article, Phytochemicals of Karpura Silasathu Parpam is analysed.

Keywords: Pithapaikal, crampypain, jaundice, azhal kutram, Karpura Silasathu Parpam.