Abstract

Introduction: Siddha system of medicine is an integrated part of Indian system, which is very potent and unique system. Treating disease with natural ingredient gives cost effective and less adverse drug reactions. Herbal formulations which are mentioned in Siddha text are helpful in the treatment of various diseases. Avuri Karpam is a poly herbal formulation which has 7 ingredients and it is mentioned in Siddha classical literature “Pathartha Guna Vilakkam”. Materials and Methods: All ingredients of the drug Avuri Karpam is briefly explained here in Siddha aspects, Actions, Chemical constituents, Pharmacolgical aspects. All the above informations were collected from various scientific articles. Results: This article provides a systematic review examined the effects of Siddha treatment for treating arthritis and also various diseases through Avuri Karpam and its active substances present in plants and their actions in a scientific way. However further clinical study is needed to prove the standard of the drug worldwide. Conclusion: It could be a choice of drug for treating arthritis in cost effective less adverse drug reactions.

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