Scientific documentation of traditional system of medicine is increasing and need for preparing it for Siddha formulation has become the need of the hour. Amukkara choornam is a popular poly herbal Siddha formulation composed of spices and herbs. It is a most effective formulation used during Gastric troubles, spleen enlargement, leucorrhoea, hiccup, anemia, tuberculosis and kappa diseases. Amu...

Cassia obtusifolia Linn. (Family: Caesalpinnaceae) is commonly known as “Takla” or “Chakunda” in India, also used as vegetable and cultivated throughout in India, Sri Lanka and many tropical countries. In Indian traditional system of medicine (Ayurveda) the plant is used as digestible, laxative, diuretic, stomachic, antipyretic, improves the appetite, biliousness, blood diseases, burning sensat...

A scientific evaluation of herbs or medicinal plants according to their ethnopharmacological or traditional methods of use in various diseases management can incorporate them into the complementary and alternative medicine. Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. (Hypoxidaceae) is a perennial herb with long cylindrical rhizomes, distributed throughout India, especially in north hillside region, as well as...

Background: Fluor albus, also known as leucorrhoea, vaginal discharge, or leukorrhea, is the name given to fluids that are secreted from genitals not blood. Pathological fluor albus can be caused by an infection in lower genitalia areas more proximal. This study aimed determine pattern of microorganisms cause pathological at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia.
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Saraca asoca commonly known as asoka, which is considered as a sacred tree by Hindus and Buddhists possesses various medicinal uses. The stem bark of the tree is the principal constituent of several ayurvedic preparations which are widely prescribed in leucorrhoea, haematuria, menorrhagia and other diseases of the female genitourinary system. Because of destructive extraction and the absence of...

We present a case of a patient with Uterus bicornis bicollis, imperforate hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis. This group of congenital malformations is often asymptomatic until puberty, when it presents as cyclic dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea or a pelvic mass. Magnetic resonance imaging is becoming the preferred modality for delineation of uterine malformations. When congenital abnormalitie...

Strychnos potatorum Linn.F. is a medicinally important endangered forest tree species which belongs to Loganiaceae and is also known as nirmali and clearing nut tree. In traditional medicinal systems like Ayurveda, Siddha and Greek, the plant parts are used for treating eye and urinary tract infections; gonorrhoea and kidney troubles, leucorrhoea, tuberculosis, diabetes, venereal diseases and a...

Plants from the ancient time have been consumed as a part of food and sidewise for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Indian literatures mention the use of plants in treatment of various human ailments. In traditional system of drugs various plant parts such as stem, stem bark, roots, root bark, leaves, fruits and exudates are used in dysentery, diarrhea, diabetes, leucorrhoea, menorrhag...

Since ancient times, plants have been an exemplary source of medicine. Ayurveda and other Indian literature mention the use of plants in treatment of various human ailments. Ficus bengalensis Linn is a large evergreen tree found throughout forest tracts of India. It is popular indigenous system of medicine like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy. In traditional system of medicine various pl...