A Study on Penn Maladu

Manickavasakam, K (2008) A Study on Penn Maladu. Masters thesis, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai.

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Abstract

The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Siddha drugs ‘Maladu Neenga Thailam and Saaravalli Mathirai’ for the treatment of Penn Maladu. The drugs are prepared as per the literature. 20 patients are selected for the trial, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Before treatment, consent is obtained from the patients. With the help of routine blood and urine examination biochemical parameters, clinical markers and ultrasound, diagnosis is made. At least two markers should be positive. They are given trial drugs for 7 days and are instructed to come for next clinical visit after 7 days. Also they are asked to bring back the unconsumed drug during their next visit and return the same. The assessment form is noted in every clinical visit. At the end of treatment the clinical symptoms are reduced in majority of patients and ovulation occured in 75% patients. Of them 40% patients even conceived. There is failure of ovulation in 25% patients. After treatment no adverse-effect is noted. CONCLUSION: Clinical trial revealed that the trial drugs "Maladu Neenga Thailam and Saaravalli Mathirai" produce ovulation in 75% of cases and failure of ovulation in 25% of cases. There is no adverse effects observed during the course of treatment. It is concluded that these Drugs are effective in the treatment of Penn Maladu. Because of the encouraging results clinically, the study may be undertaken with the same drugs for a prolonged period of time in more number of cases and it may throw new lights for the treatment of Penn Maladu.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Penn Maladu ; Maladu Neenga Thailam ; Saaravalli Mathirai.
Subjects: AYUSH > Maruthuvam
Depositing User: Subramani R
Date Deposited: 06 Jan 2019 17:05
Last Modified: 07 Jan 2019 05:34
URI: http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/10351

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