NEWS LETTER - Jan 2011

From the Editor`s Desk …….

             We all know siddha system of medicine is the most ancient system among all the medical system in the world.A vital duty of a siddha man is to project siddha system in way  that siddha system is  intricately woven into with the life style and culture of the people.

Our siddha system consists of three major division namely.

1.Noi illa neri (Prevention method)

2.Noi Neeku Neri (Curative method)

3.Uramakkum Murai (Strengthening method)

  The ultimate aim of a siddha physician is to serving the humanity with holistic approach to human kind. Considering the environment ,social status. It is most essential to prevent the disease by motivating the life discipline among the public rather than treating with the drugs.

The Moto of the news letter is for sharing the experience ,knowledge among the siddha physician, siddha students and to educate the public.

Discussion of the concepts are most welcome. Join hands to promote and propagate the siddha system for welfare of humanity.

                                                                                                                                        Yours

                                                                                                                                 D. VELAYUDAM

 STUDENTS ACTIVITY

 ·         TMK utilizes Siddha system of medicine (native system of Tamil Nadu), to promote primary health care through :  

•              A dispensary at the center. Community herbal gardens in the  villages..                                                                                                            
•              A Student Doctors Program (kutti maruthuvar) in schools.
•              To conduct regular training programmes  for students of siddha colleges in the field of  medicine preparation.

NEWS LETTER - Jan 2011

SIDDHA CAMP

               Siddha training camp conducted by TMK on 11.11.2010 to 16.11.2010 at kattan kollathur.

              Seventeen M.Sc Botany students participated from  S.D.N.B.Vaishnava college  for women chromepet.

              Aim of the training is to know about Siddha, funda mental of siddha, plant identification, medicinal uses of herbs , resear- ch  opportunities, simple home remedies  and pharmacology.

  One day field exposure visit to IMPCOPS adayar.To know about different type of        machineries used in the preparation of siddha medicine.

Special guest lectures were given by…..

Dr.D.Velayudam MD

Dr.Selva shanmugam MD,Ph.D

Mr.Kalivanan,

Mr.Ellappan,

 List of medicines are prepared in the camp;

URAI MATHIRAI

PAIN BALM

MATHAN OIL

NELLIKAI ILLAGAM

KATRALAI JAM

PANCHADEEPAKINI CHORANAM

KUNGILIYA PARPAM

POONDU THEN

NANARI MANAPPAGU

MEDICINE PREPERATION

        SIiddha medicine preparation is one among the routine activity of TMK.In the siddha system of medicine the doctors has to prepare the medicine depending upon the individual patients disease. So doctor has to be an expert in  preparing the medicine.

         This system consist of  32 type of internal medicine and 32 type of external medicine’s.

Specialty of Siddha physician is that  they use not only herbs but also metals ,minerals and animal products in their medicine preparations.The process of purifying  metals and minerals is important before preparing a parpam and chenduram. In this aspect TMK trains their student on every Sunday.

KNOW ABOUT HERBS : Aloe vera

       Aloe vera extracts may be useful in the treatment of wound and burn healing, minor skin infections, sebaceous cyst, diabetes  and  elevated  blood lipids in humans.These positive effects are thought to be due to the presence of compounds such as polysaccharides mannans, anthroquinones and pectins.

NEWS LETTER - Jan 2011

MAKKAL TV –LIVE

               TMK promotes awareness   about health in visual media. Dr.D.Velayudam, M.D (siddha) , clarifies the doubts of public regarding their health and wellbeing in Makkal TV , Maruthuva neeram live show on Thursday  3.30 to 4.30 pm. Many people from  Malaysia ,Singapore and Gulf countries also gets benefited in it.

     One of the activity of TMK is to promote traditional herbal food to the public. In this we join together with  PCTC Tiruvanamalai and MAKKAL TV. To produce a  prgrame KAIMANAM .

Telecasting  every Monday at1.00 to 1.30 PM. Depicts  the medicinal values of herbs, demonstration of herbal food, feed back of food, and its importance in sanga  ilikiyam

FOLLOWING RECEPIES SO FOR TELECASTED ….

1.ALOEVERA JAM

2.NELLIKAI TONIC

3.SURA PUTTU

4.NANDU PORIYAL

5.TULASI TEA

6.SEMPARUTI BAANAM

7.KALYANAMURUNGAI ADAI

8.MANITHAKKALI RASAM

9.VAZHIPOO VADAI.

10. PIRANDAI THUVAYAL

KARPOORA VALLI PAJI

Ingredients:

Karpooravalli leaves-10

Kadali mavu-50 gm

Manjal powder-2 pinch

Gingely oil 250 ml

Raw Sea Salt-sufficient quantity

Method of preparation:

Make  a paste with kadalai mavu with sufficient quantity of water, salt and manjal powder.

Soak the cleaned Karpooravalli leaf with the mavu and fry it with gingeli oil.

Medicinal uses;

During rainy season— by consuming twice weekly, it immunize the children's against cold .

It is also used for cough, throat infection and sneezing.

NEWS LETTER - Jan 2011

PIPER BETEL-HEPATOPROTECTIVE

    An in vivo study was conducted to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extracts of Piper betel  leaves. Liver damage was induced in male Wister rats weighed 150-200 gm by administering CCl4 (2ml/kg i.p) regularly for 10days and tissue damage was noted by various biochemical parameters like serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT),

serum glutamate Pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Acid Phosphatase (ACP), Lipidperoxidation, Level of antioxidant enzy -me like catalase (CAT), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione (GSH) in liver. Ethanolic extract of piper betel 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg i.p administered regularly for 10 days and compared with acontrol group silymarin (25 mg/kg i.p.).

A significant reduction in serum SGOT, SGPT, ALP, ACP, lipid peroxidation andimprovement in CAT, SOD, GSH, MDA level in the liver were observed when compared with CCl4 administered rats.

Piper betel leaves extract (PBLE) was able to protect the liver against the oxidative damage produced by CCl4.

 LIVING WITH PSORIASIS

        The thick, red, scaly skin of psoriasis can be not only painful but also embarrassing.  Most people get psoriasis on their elbows, knees, scalp, back, face, palms and feet. It can show up on other parts of the body, too, including fingernails, toenails, genitals and inside the mouth. Besides being uncomfortable, these patches of skin can make you self-conscious about the way you look. Psoriasis can be socially isolating for many people,"  "Often, people can become depressed."Psoriasis is not a disease you can catch from others. It's caused by an overactive immune system. The immune system essentially raises false alarms, which lead to   inflammation and a rapid turnover of skin cells. Normally, skin cells take about a month to grow deep in your skin and then rise to the surface. In psoriasis, the cells rise in a matter of days, before they have a chance to mature. The new cells and existing cells all pile up on the surface of the skin. The result is redness, irritation and discomfort.

    unfortunately, psoriasis can affect more than just the skin. It causes some people to have swollen joints and arthritis. Studies have also linked psoriasis to higher risks for diabetes, obesity, abnormal cholesterol, strokes and heart attacks.                                               

For these reasons, it's especially important for psoriasis patients to get their blood pressure checked, quit smoking if they smoke and maintain a healthy body weight," Gelfand says. Researchers are continuing to look into the causes of psoriasis. The genes you inherit affect your chances of getting the disease, but other factors are also involved, too. "We're understanding more about psoriasis every day that the past decade has brought about more treatments for psoriasis than ever before. Doctors now have many more options to help their patients manage and cope with the disorder.

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NEWS LETTER Feb 2011

MAKKAL TV

         TMK promotes awareness   about health in visual media. Dr.D.Velayudam, M.D (siddha) , clarifies the doubts of public regarding their health and wellbeing in Makkal TV , Maruthuva neeram live show on Thursday  3.30 to 4.30 pm. Many people from  Malaysia ,Singapore and Gulf countries also gets benefited in it.NUMB LEGS and SAGANAVATHAM are the topics for January 2011 live shows.                       

        One of the activity of TMK is to promote traditional herbal food to the public. In this we join together with   MAKKAL TV. To produce a  programme      PARAMBARIYA SAMAYEL.

Telecasting  every Monday at1.00 to 1.30 PM from 7th february. Depicts  the medicinal values of herbs, demonstration of herbal food, feed back of food, and its importance in sanga  ilikiyam

FOLLOWING RECEPIES WILL BE  TELECASTED ….

1.THUDUVALAI KULAMBU

2.ATTIKAI KUTU

3.VALLARAI THUVAIYAL

4.AGATIKEERAI PORIYAL

5.MURUNGAI PORIYAL

6.AVAL LATTU

7.MOOLIGAI PANAM

8.PONANKANI MASIYAL

9.SUNDAI INIPU KULAMBU

AMUKKARA - How it works

               Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins and withanolides are thought to be the biologically active components. Studies have pointed to cyclooxygenase inhibition as the cause of the herb's anti-arthritis properties. Amukkara's anti-inflammatory effects were comparable to hydrocortisone sodium succinate in rats. The root extract of the herb produced significant increases in hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell count, white blood cell count and platelet count. Amukkara has been shown to exhibit antioxidant effects in the brain and to have a tranquilizing effect on the central nervous system in animals. In vitro, isolates from the root of the plant have cytotoxic properties against H-460, HCT-116, SF-268 and MCF-7 cell lines. Amukkara increase cytotoxic T lymphocyte production. Other studies show amukkara's cytotoxicity is related to its structure and that it enhances ATPase and inhibits succinate dehydrogenase activity, impairing oxidative phosphorylation. In animal studies, amukkara can increase the effects of radiation therapy and inhibits tumor growth. The herb also reduces tumor GSH levels which may contribute to the enhancement of radiation response. Amukkara can reverse paclitaxel induced neutropenia in mice. Significant toxicity was observed at high doses in animal studies, however, toxicity studies in humans are limited.  

 

NEWS LETTER Feb 2011

MEDICINE PREPARATION

           Siddha medicine preparation is one among the routine activity of TMK. In this aspect TMK trains their student on every Sunday.   9th and 23rd of January and 6th of February 2011, classes on the topic PANCHAKARPAM and INTRODUCTION TO NOINADAL were taken by Dr.D.Velayudam , in such a manner  as to instill and nourish  the general and technical knowledge.

          Practical classes on, Chanrakala lebam, Nilavembu kudineer, Pitha vayu urundai and Kazhrchi mathirai  were conducted by the members of Tamizh Maruthuva Kazhagam and the importance and  therapeutic uses of the above medicines were discussed .

KNOW ABOUT THE HERBS - NELLI

           Nelli kaai  has high vitamin C content. It also has other minerals and amino acids. The tissue of the fruit has concentrated protein three times and ascorbic acid a hundred and sixty times compared to that of an apple. it has higher contents of mineral and amino acids than apples. Glutamic acid, aspacratic acid, proline, lysine and alanine are the amino acids that are present in gooseberries. The pulp of the fruit when dried and removed from the nuts contains Gallic acid, tannin, sugar, gum, albumin, crude cellulose, mineral matter. The fruit itself has chromium, zinc and copper. It is used to treat peptic ulcer and dyspepsia in a more effective manner. It has hypolipiadaemic and antiatherosclerotic effects in rats and rabbits. The fruit has antimutagenic which can fight off a certain strain of salmonella. .

NELLIKAI TONIC

 Ingredients.  

Kaatu Nelli-250 gm

Panai vellam-250 gm

Chukka powder-5 pinch

Ealakai powder-2 pinch

 Method of preparation:

       Take a clean dried glass bottle, make one row  of nellikai inside the bottle and place panaivellam  above nellikai  heights about  one inch. Repeat the same procedure up to the neck of the bottle ending with panaivellam, then add chukka and ealam powder. Close the bottle with lid and place it in a dark room undisturbed  for 30 days. Then  filter it and consume the nellikai tonic.  

Medicinal uses;

         It is rich in vitamin C and Iron. Uses for anemia and cough.

NEWS LETTER Feb 2011

From the editors desk......           

              We siddha community is to be ever greatful to our Honorable chief minister of Tamilnadu Kalainger.M.Karunanithi for declaring a separate university for Indian Systems of Medicine .Though we would have expected exclusive siddha university, we arrived to a step as      Indian Medicine University.

I would like to make remembrance of history, we siddha      graduates were awarded B.I.M before we have been awarded as B.S.MS. Like wise we will certainly reach a exclusive SIDDHA          UNIVERSITY in Tamilnadu.

It is a great opportunity to us to strengthen our academic activity by revamping our traditional methods of diagnosis and treatment and to maintain our uniqueness .  

Yours

     

D. VELAYUDAM

PARYANA MITHRA

              PARYAVARAN MITHRA means Friends of the Environment , is a project by Govt of India motivates to form herbal garden in school premises.

              Tamizh maruthuva kazhagam in association with Murugaian Memorial Municipal Girls High school of  Thirvanamalai, Implements the scheme paryavaran mitra.

             To implement the scheme a meeting was convened in the school on 10th feb 2011, presided by the Head misters P.Jothi lakshmi. Dr.A.Kirubagaran of Tamizh Maruthuva Kazhagam and Thiru. A. Narayanan of AGAM, Identifies the place for herbal plantation and selects students for implementing this activities.

The committee  layed out the herbal garden and planed  to make a natural fence covering the medicinal plants as follows...

Adathoda ,Thuduvalai,Notchi, Kalyana murungai,Marudhani,Malai vembu,kattrlai,Sembaruthi and Iruvatchi .

Primary health care herbs like Karisalai ,Vallarai Birami, Karpuravalli ,Thirunetru patchilai,Thulasi,Pirandai,  Marul,Arugambul, Poduthalai,Manithakkali,Nannari,Kilanelli,Umathai,Siriyanangai,Thavasimurungai,Kariveppilai  are to be planted inside the garden

world cancer day

       At a time when Cancer still remains a feared and dreaded disease, our headline - “Cancer can be prevented too” may sound a bit incredible, and clichéd, more so as cancer still remains the leading cause of death worldwide. For this reason, it has been a constant endeavor by the WHO and the International Union against Cancer to address ways to reduce the burden of cancer, and the (4^th of February) each year is dedicated as World Cancer Day.

The theme for 2010 looks at a key facet - Prevention of Cancer.
The WHO makes no qualms about the fact that in the absence of timely intervention, cancer can claim the lives of 84 million people worldwide between 2005 and 2015, with the low and middle-income countries bearing the brunt as compared to the industrialized ones. If that’s not all, the burden of cancer is estimated to double by 2020 and nearly triple by 2030. According to the forecasted figures for 2030, there are likely to be 20-26 million fresh cancer diagnoses and 13-17 million cancer related deaths. China, Russia, and India need to watch out and tackle the growing burden of cancer, attributed mainly to increase in use of tobacco, fatty diets, adoption of western habits, and demographic changes. It is possible to reduce the risks of cancer and move closer to prevention of the disease.
The use of tobacco is linked with a number of different cancers including lung cancer. Tobacco also increases the risk of other types of cancers such as cancer of the pancreas, mouth, throat, cervix, and bladder. Tobacco also triggers other chronic respiratory diseases as well as cardiac disease. Smoking accounts for 90% of lung cancer cases. A smoker carries a fourteen fold risk of dying due to cancer and a double risk of dying due to a heart attack. 
Almost 4000 potentially toxic chemicals found in tobacco are inhaled into the system due to smoking. The chemicals found in tobacco lower the body’s immunity to fight infections. Further, tobacco gradually begins to harm the vital organs in the body, especially the heart and the lungs. 

Objects of Tamizh Maruthuva Kazhagam

1. SIDDHA MEDICINE CLASSES:

To conduct Siddha Medical Classes with the help of Siddha Doctors and Siddha Medicine Teachers, in such a manner as to instill and nourish the general and technical knowledge as to Siddha Medicine to the students as Siddha Medicine;

2. SIDDHA MEDICINE MEETINGS:

To organise meetings of Siddha Doctors, Siddha Medicine Teachers and Siddha Medicine Students, in such a manner that idea exchanges takes place amidst them, for them all to benifit and delight;

3. AWAKING CLASSES IN RESPECT OF SIDDHA MEDICINE:

To conduct road side public meetings and other camps for the awakening of the public into the awarness of the Siddha Medicine;

4. SIDDHA MEDICINAL HERB EXHIBITION:

To conduct Herb exhibitions and other camps in a manner as to create-
(a) Basic good food habits and
(b) Habits as to timely conduct and culture, amongst the public.

5.GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT AS TO THE GLORY OF SIDDHA MEDICINE:

To announce the glory of Tamil Siddha Medicine for the entire globe to know and benifit.

6. INTEGRATION OF SIDDHA AND MODERN MEDICINE:

Keeping in mind all the measures of Siddha Medicine, without swaying from the basic Medicinal Principles, through instrumental experiments and Medicinal Research.
(a) To pave the way for the integration of Siddha and Modern Medicinal methods and
(b) To obtain world wide recognition for the Siddha Medicine through such integration.

7. SIDDHA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY:

Keeping in mind all the measures of Siddha Medicine, to do the needful for the establishment of siddha medical university comprised of Research Laboratories and Pharmaceutical Laboratories;

8.SIDDHA MEDICINAL FORESTS AND TREASURES:

(a) To identify
      (1) The forests in wich the Siddha Medicinal Herbs grow and
      (2) The Siddha Medicine related Traditional Manuscripts Leaves and other Treasures at the threshold      of destruction,
(b) To obtain the rights relating to their ownership and / or possession and
(c) To do the needful for the protection :

9. RESEARCH PROJECTS GRANTING CONCESSIONS TO CHARITABLE TRUSTS:

(a) To engage with zeal in efforts needed to participate in Research projects set up and established by ,
   (1) Government Organizations and
   (2) Other private organizations,
with concession for non - Government-adjoined Charitable trusts, and
(b) To render service for the upliftment  of the Siddha Medicinal System, by accepting and taking on such Research Projects.

varalkarapan - Scabies

வரள் கரப்பான் -

The signs and symptoms of Varal karappan  can be correlated with the clinical features of scabies. The Modern aspect of Scabies is discussed here.

Definition:

            It is a form of itching dermatosis  characterized by epidermal burrows, pruritic inflammatory  papules and nodules caused by female sarcoptes scabiei or its products.

PARASITOLOGY:

            Sarcoptes scabiei Var hominis has an oviod body, flattened dorsoventrally. The adult female measures approximately 0.4mm long by 0.3mm broad, and the smaller made 0.2mm long by 0.15mm broad. The body is creamy white and it is marked by transverse corrugations and on its dorsal surface by bristles and spines (denticles). There are four pairs of short legs the anterior two pairs end in elongated peduncles tipped with small suckers. In the female the near two pairs of legs end in long bristles (setae) where as in the male bristles are present on the third pair and elongated peduncles on the fourth.

            Copulation occurs in a small burrow excavated by the female. After copulation, the fertilized  female enlarges the burrow and lays eggs. The burrow is not confined to the stratum corneum, but is inclined   downwards in to the epidermis. Gradual penetration appears to occur as a result of the production of a lytic secretion by the mite, which then proples itself forward as the host tissue is dissolved.  The burrow is lengthened by approximately 2-3mm daily . Eggs and mite faeces are deposited behind the female in the burrow. Six – legged larvae emerge from the eggs after 3 days and escape from the burrow by cutting cay  through its roof. The larvae then dig short burrows (Moulding Pockets) in which they transform into lymphs. After further moults adult males and females develop.

            The mites show a preference for certain sites in which to burrow, and appear to avoid areas with a high density of pilosebaceous follicles. The average number of adult female mites on an individual suffering from the common form of scabies is about 12. Only in crusted (Norwegian) Scabies are large numbers of mites are present.

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Tamizh Maruthuva Kazhagam Chennai is a registered Non Profitable, Non Governmental Organization.
Having its head office at 57, varalakshmi nagar, Maduravayal Chennai.

email; tamizhmaruthuvam@gmail.com