Open AccessComparative Study of Relation between Laxative and Emmenagogue Activity of Herbs Described in Gunapadam Mooligai
Author(s) -
Packia Sri D,
A.R.P. Kingsly
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of health sciences and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2249-9571
DOI - 10.52403/ijhsr.20210520
Subject(s) - laxative , medicine , siddha , traditional medicine , herb , cathartic , pharmacology , medicinal herbs , constipation , gastroenterology
According to siddha system of medicine 10 vayu and 10 nadis are mainly consider for curing and producing disease among 10 vayu 2nd vayu known as abhana vayu action on laxative and emmenagogue herbs are described.Aim: To compare the relationship between laxative and emmenagogue activities of herbal drug prescribed in Gunapadam Molligal book.Method: A comparative study of relation between laxative and emmenogogue activity was done in herbs described in Gunapadam mooligai book. In the book the author has described 1535 herbs and their activity and they are co relatedConclusion: Out of 40 herbs of emmenogogue activity 26 herbs having laxative activity in which 17 are laxative and 8 herbs are cathartic activity. Most of the drug with emmenogogue activity also having laxative activity. As the result emmenogogue activity of herbs are given along with laxative activity. The normal function of ABHANA VAYU will help in the normal function of uterur, urinary system and large intestine function.Key words: laxative, emmenagogue, siddha herb.