A Study on Aama Kanam

Karthigaa, A (2016) A Study on Aama Kanam. Masters thesis, Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai.

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Abstract

The aim of this dissertation subject is to assess the efficacy of trial drug “Swasakudori Chooranam” for “Aama Kanam” without any adverse effects. • The Aama Kanam has been correlated with that of WALRI with evidence of literature. • Clinical diagnosis and selection of cases was based on clinical features described in Balavagadam text book. • The medicine chosen for treatment and management of Aama Kanam was Swasakudori Chooranam. ½ to 2gm (according to age) internally thrice a day. • The trial drug selection is based on its siddha pharmacological action to pacify the deranged vatham, pitham and kabam and also due to its immune modulatory and antipyretic,histamine effect of ingredients. • Forty children were diagnosed with Aama kanam clinically and they were observed for clinical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis during the treatment and the results were dealt in the proforma. • Laboratory diagnosis was done by modern methods of examinations. • The documentation of observation made during the clinical study showed that the drug is clinically effective. • The biochemical study shows presence of calcium, tannic acid, unsaturation compound, amino acid in Swasakudori Chooranam. • Antimicrobial study shows that the medicine has got sensitivity to Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pnumoniae and moderate resistant to Staphylococcus aureus. • In the pharmacological analysis, the trial drug Swasakudori Chooranam Shows Anti-Histamine action and Anti – Pyretic action. CONCLUSION: The treatment of Swasakudori Chooranam for Aama Kanam showed good response. • No adverse effect were noticed during the course of treatment. • The trial medicine ingredients are easily available and harmless to Children. • The cost of the trial medicine is comparatively very slow. So it is concluded that the therapy of Swasakudori Chooranam can be very good in view of efficacy, safety and cost in the treatment of Aama Kanam.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Additional Information: (Reg.No.321314005)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Aama Kanam ; Swasakudori Chooranam.
Subjects: AYUSH > Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam
Depositing User: Subramani R
Date Deposited: 28 Jun 2017 02:09
Last Modified: 29 Dec 2018 16:12
URI: http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/479

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