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AN EXTENSIVE PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW ON SIDDHA POLY HERBAL FORMULATION “THATHU BHUSTIKKU CHOORANAM” FOR MALE INFERTILITY - A DRUG REVIEW

Dr. P. Sivasankar*, Dr. S. Shankar M.D(s) and Dr. M. D. Saravanadevi, M.D.(S)

Abstract

The Siddha system is one of the most conservative medical systems in the world. Herbals play a vital role in Siddha medicinal preparations. In the Siddha system of medicine, the diagnostic methodology is based on assessingthe character of the three humors, namely “Vatham”, “Pitham” and “Kapham”. The formulation of Siddha medicines depends upon the factors of “Panchaboothams” and “Arusuvai.” According to Siddhar‟s concept, the human body is made up of “Saptha Udal Thaathukkal” ie „Saaram‟, „Saenneer‟, „Oon‟, „Kolupu‟, „Ennbu‟, „Moolai‟, and „Sukilam‟. The role of „sukkilam‟ in reproduction is well explained in Siddha literature in an exclusive manner. The aim of this drug review is to validate the Siddha herbal formulation Thathu bhustikku chooranamwith scientific documentation. The medicinal uses and therapeutic actions of each ingredient used in this formulation are matched with current research findings from various research publications. The ingredients present in this formulation are effective in the treatment of male infertility. Based on this evidence of Siddha literature and also the modern scientific research studies the keyhole, which reveals spermatogenic, aphrodisiac, antioxidant activities of the ingredients of Thathu bhustikku chooranamis apparent from this review.

Keywords: Thathu bhustikku chooranam, Male infertility, Siddha system, Pharmacological activity.