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    Preparation of Karam from the mid stem of the Musa acuminata as Nasiyam in the treatment of Nasikapeedam (Nasal polyposis).
    (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Tharshika, S.; Ajanthan, T.; Athavan, V.; Rasalingam, S.; Thayalini, T.
    In Siddha Medicine, most of the herbs are used in the preparation of Siddha drugs. In ancient times, surgery was carried out by Siddha Physicians using Kara liquids. Nasikapeedam (Nasal polyposis) is one of the common diseases in Siroroga Maruththuvam (diseases of neck and above). Nasiyam (nasal drops) is one of the treatment methods for head disorders. Herbal juices, herbal oils, herbal drugs which are prepared with herbs are used as Nasiyam through nasal cavities. Mid stem of Musa acuminata, dried peel of M. acuminata and peel of ash plantain have been used to prepare Karam in the treatment of Nasikapeedam. Nasal polyposis is a surgical condition, which is related to allergic conditions. In Siddha medicine, Karapirayokam is used to remove the mass from elsewhere. The aim of this study was to prepare the Karam from the mid stem of the M. acuminata used in the treatment of Nasikapeedam. Mid stem of M. acuminata was obtained from the eld of banana in Kaithady area. The stem was cut into small pieces and dried under sunshade for 2 weeks. After that, the dried stem was stored in polythene bags. The ash was prepared from the stem by air burning. The obtained ash was weighed in appropriate amount and washed with 50 ml of water. The pH of the supernatant solution was measured using pH paper and was further conrmed by the pH probe. The procedure was repeated for 7 times. The results obtained for pH were as follows; 12.06, 11.78, 11.38, 10.97, 10.78, 10.67, and 10.59. The pH measured was within the acceptable range for external use, and, thus, it can be concluded that the Karam from the M. acuminata could be used in the treatment of Nasikapeedam. Clinical trial should be carried out to determine the efcacy of Karam in the treatment of Nasikapeedam.
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    Standardization and preliminary phytochemical screening of Kodiveli chooranum
    (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Varuna, V.; Thayalini, T.; Velauthamurty, K.; Manoranjan, T.
    Traditional medicinal systems (Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani) impact on people's health care and deal with herbo mineral preparation. More than 80% of the population uses herbs and herbal products for primary health care. Standardization is crucial in drug manufacturing and the safety, efficacy, and, quality of the medicines necessity to be analyzed before commercialization. The polyherbal concoction of Kodivelich chooranum (KC) is a chooranum under the 32 types of internal medicine mentioned in Siddha literature which is used for treating skin disorders (kiranthi, kuttam, and puzhuveddu). The study aimed to screen the key phytochemicals and establish standardized parameters for the Kodivelich chooranum to ensure safety and efficacy. The plant materials were collected, purified, and prepared the KC chooranum according to the Siddha textbook of Vaithiya pooranam 205. The KC and its constituents were evaluated for important phytochemicals such as glycoside, flavonoid, saponin, tannin, and terpenoid. The standardization of KC was carried out of Ash value, loss on drying at 110 ºC, pH value, total solids of aqueous extract, and extractive values. The methanolic and aqueous extract of the KC and individual ingredients showed the presence of glycoside, tannin, flavonoids, saponin, and terpenoids. The value of physicochemical parameters of KC contains total ash 6.29 ± 0.09, acidinsoluble ash 1.66 ± 0.22, pH 6.04 ± 0.08, loss on drying at 110 6.66 ± 0.84, Total solid of aqueous extract 8.93 ± 0.22, Alcohol soluble 4.83 ±0.11, and water-soluble 9.37 ± 1.36. The results of the current investigation showed that all of the examined parameters had values that fell within the WHO's standards. The presence of phytochemicals confirmed this concoction can be used for skin diseases. Future research on antimicrobials will be conducted to evaluate the medication's effectiveness.