Prophylactic effect of ‘Nandukkal Parpam’

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Another interesting study on Nandukkal Parpam!

Prophylactic effect of ‘Nandukkal Parpam’ (A Siddha Combination Drug) on Ethylene Glycol induced Calcium Oxalate Microlithiasis in the kidneys of Wistar rats done by N Arunai Nambiraj, TMR Panicker, S Seethalakshmi, Chinnama Abraham, M Paul Korath and K Jagadeesan of KJ Hospital Research and Post Graduate Centre, Chennai 600 084.

In this study the effect of oral administration of ‘Nandukkal parpam’ (a siddha combination drug) on calcium oxalate microlithiasis was studied in male wistar rats. Ethylene glycol and ammonium chloride in drinking water were given orally to male wistar rats to induce calcium oxalate crystals in renal tissue the initial phase of urinary stone formation. The deposition of calcium oxalate crystals in kidneys of wistar rats on ethylene glycol and treated with nandukkal parpam is much lesser than in the group of rats on ethylene glycol only (p < 0.001).

Original article at Bombay Hospital Journal

Spectroscopic Analysis of Siddha Medicine “Nandukkal Parpam” (நண்டுக்கல் பற்பம்)

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“Nandukkal Parpam” a Siddha Medicine preparation is mainly used for curing the urinary obstructions, inflammation of uro-genital tract and grand in urine and bladder. This paper deals with the study of UV spectroscopy and constant deviation spectrograph on this medicine.

It's another important study done by a Non-Siddha Graduate S.Ariponnammal, Department of Physics, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Dindigul District Tamil Nadu, INDIA. The study has been reported in Research Journal of Recent Sciences Vol. 1(5), 59-61, May (2012).

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Agathiyar Tharukka Saasthiram (அகத்தியர் தருக்க சாஸ்திரம்) Siddha Medicine Ebook

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Celebrating Mother's day!

Here the SIDDHADREAMS now publishes an E-book "Agathiyar Tharukka Saasthiram (அகத்தியர் தருக்க சாஸ்திரம்)" into the public domain.

The book Agathiyar Tharukka Saasthiram deals with the basic principles of Siddha Medicine.

The original publication in hard copy (first edition) done on 1936 by G.Ramasamy Kon of Madurai at his Ramachandra Vilasam Press, Vadakku Masi Veethi (North Maasi Street), Madurai.

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Agathiyar Poorana Soothiram (அகத்தியர் பூரண சூத்திரம்) Siddha Medicine Ebook Download

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Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day (also known as International Day of the Book or World Book Days)!

Remembering the legends of 20th Century who spent their whole life to wrote / publish siddha literature. From their sole contributions only the Siddha system now flourishes.

Here the Siddhadreams now publishing an E-book "Agathiyar Poorana Soothiram (அகத்தியர் பூரண சூத்திரம்) " into the public domain.

The book Agathiyar Poorana Soothiram deals with the basic principles and some rare medicinal preparation methods from Siddha Medicine.

The original publication in hard copy done on 1950s (Factual information not available since the E-book has been created from the 3rd edition published on 1964) by G.Ramasamy Kon of Madurai at his Ramachandra Vilasam Press, Vadakku Masi Veethi (North Maasi Street), Madurai.

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India takes lead to promote traditional medicines in SAARC nations

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The ministry of commerce has started the initiative to forge broader cooperation between the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries on traditional medicines with a view to tap the emerging potential in the field at the global level through joint efforts and by forming a common platform.

The ministry has already drafted the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and launched consultations with the stakeholders to garner their inputs before finalising the document. It has also sought views from the concerned departments including Ayush that will represent India in the agreement with SAARC countries, sources said.

Ayurvedic drug trials by allopaths

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Tossing the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) ethical guidelines out of the window, allopathic doctors in Indore and eight other cities in India had put scores of patients under clinical drug trials for ayurvedic and herbal remedies.

Two city-based doctors had carried out this trial for the drug manufacturers, in their private clinics in Indore, others did it in several parts of the country. The drugs involved were an ophthalmic medicine, Opthacare, and a novel herbal molecule.

The trials were done on patients reporting with chronic conjunctivitis migraine. As many as 116 patients were tested with Opthacare and another 214 patients were given the herbal molecule by allopathic doctors,

New Siddha wings at 10 ESI hospitals in Tamilnadu

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Tamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today ordered setting up of Siddha departments at 10 ESI hospitals in Tamilnadu, including Tambaram, Sriperumbudur and Thiruvottiyur.

She has also ordered creating of 20 new vacancies to implement the initiative.

According to an official release, the government led by Jayalalithaa has been implementing various measures for the benefit of all sections of the society. 'The government is aware that workers play a major role in the industrial and economic growth of the country,' said the release.