Abstract

A LITERATURE REVIEW ON SAMUTHRA PAZHA NEI IN SIDDHA MEDICINE FOR MAXILLARY SINUSITIS (NEER PEENISAM)

U. Mullaikarasi, H. Vetha Merlin Kumari*, K. Manickavasakam and V. Banumathi

Abstract

Sinusitis refers to an inflammatory condition involving the four paired structures surrounding the nasal cavities. The maxillary sinus most commonly involved, followed in frequency by the ethmoid, frontal and sphenoid sinuses. Sinusitis affects a tremendous proportion of the population, accounts for millions of visits to primary care of physicians each year. Now a days world population evolution towards herbal remedies for complete healing of such tragic ailments. samuthra pasha nei purifies blood and prevents any infection happening in the body. It helps in expelling out the mucus from the body and hence it keeps the respiratory tract clean. It is helpful relieving from fever. It is a general health tonic and hence is very effective in avoiding general health weakness. Many herbs are used for their anti inflammatory & anti oxidant property in treating sinusitis. Siddha system has better remedies for the treatment and management of sinusitis.

Keywords: Maxillary Sinusitis, Siddha System, Samuthra Pazha Nei, anti-Inflammatory, Neer Peenisam.