Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of “Nanguneri Ennai” (Effective Treatment for Psoriasis) as mentioned in Siddha Literature

  • Narmadha KN PG Scholar, Department of Gunapadam, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai.
  • Essakkypandian G Reader, Department of Gunapadam, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai.
  • Kingsly A Professor, Department of Gunapadam, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.124583/jrbms.v5i2.126
Keywords: Kalanjagapadai, Nanguneri ennai,skin disease,management of psoriasis.

Abstract

The Siddha system of medicine is an unique medical philosophy originated from South India.A wide variety of skin diseases have been explained in Siddha literature.It is classified into 18 types which includes whole range of skin diseases.Siddha system has a effective management in auto immune disorders especially Psoriasis(Kalanjagapadai).Several medications are very effective in treating Kalanjagapadai especially Nanguneri Ennai from (Agasthiyar paripooranam 400) mentioned in Siddha maruthuvam sirappu by Thiyagarajan .The oil accumulated in the well of Ananthasayanar temple at Nanguneri contains materials of abishegam and various other holy things which pass through an channel and gets accumulated in well.Patients suffering from skin disease gets benifitted by applying oil externally and to be washed with green gram powder.This study is aimed at validating the components of Nanguneri ennai.Qualitative and quantitative analysis of sample was done in laboratory by ICP-OES,FTIR ,GCMS And Physico Chemical Analysis methods. The result obtained from ICP-OES indicates the presence of elements like sulphur, phosphorous and carbon and  results from FTIR analysis indicates the presence of certain functional groups like alkyl aryl ether, Isothiocynate, halo compounds, and amine salts. GCMS analysis indicates the presence of components like 4,4 diethyl amino acid,cyclopentano propionic acid etc,The presence of certain  elements in the sample containing activities like anti-inflammatory, emolient and anti-septic helps in management of psoriasis on topical application.

References

1. R.Thiagarajan, Siddhar Sirappu Maruthuvam Pub: Directorate of Indian Medicines and Homeopathy, Chennai, Tamilnadu.
2. Dr.R.M.K.Thirumalai Sami Pillai &K.B.Srinivasan Agathiyar paripooranam 400– Shanmuga nantha book depot,67, T.k.mudhali street,Choolai,chennai-102.
3. Sambasivam pillai.T.V (1931), Tamil-English Dictionary, Madras: The Research Institute of Siddhar’s science.
Published
2023-07-10
How to Cite
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KN N, G E, A K. Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of “Nanguneri Ennai” (Effective Treatment for Psoriasis) as mentioned in Siddha Literature. J Res Bio Med Sci [Internet]. 2023Jul.10 [cited 2023Sep.23];5(2):351-6. Available from: https://biosci.in/index.php/jrbms/article/view/126
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Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Apr-Jun
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