Abstract

The Siddha system of medicine is an ancient system and it is mainly practiced in South India.This system of medicine includes various special therapies like Varmam therapy, Siddhar Yogam and Kayakarpam (Rejuvenation). Varmam therapy is a specialized unique branch of the Siddha system.Varma maruthuvam contains various internal medicine and external techniques/medicine to treat diseases. Kurunthotti kashayam is one of the non-shashtric preparations of 1 Varmam formulation, described in the Varmam literature named as Varma marunthu seimurigal . It contains 17 ingredients which are all herbal only and is indicated for all types of Varmam.The objective of the study is to evaluate the compounds present in the drug Kurunthotti kashayam. The biochemical analysis of Kurunthotti kashayam reveals the presence of carbonates,sulfates,Phosphates and nitrates which revealed the enhancement of therapeutic action.

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