Clinical evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of a Siddha herbo mineral formulation “Kumaara Veeriya Kaantha Chenduram’’ with “Nellikkai  Legiyam” (internal) in the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Authors

  • Siva Lakshmi S
  • Vetha Merlin Kumari H
  • Nalina Sofia H
  • Lakshmi Kantham T
  • Meenakumari R

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15i1.3745

Keywords:

Paandu noi, Kumaara Veeriya Kaantha Chenduram, Iron deficiency anemia, Nellikai legiyam, Siddha Medicine

Abstract

Abstract:

Background:

Kumaara veeriya kaantha chenduram (KVKC) is a siddha herbomineral formulation indicated for paandunoi in Siddha literature (1).Paandu noi is a disease characterized by changes in the body's natural color andpallor found in the skin, nails and conjunctiva.

Objectives:

To determine the efficacy of the KVKC, the open labed clinical study was conducted in National Institute of Siddha OPD.

Materials and Methods:

The 30 patients with Iron deficiency anaemiawere selected and treated with KVKC orally with the dose of 260 milli gram twice in a day with Nellikailegiyam6 gram continuously for 45 days. Laboratory investigations for hemoglobin was done on 1st day and every 15 days once of the study.

 

 

Results:

Clinical assessment was done, based on the before and after treatment scores which was compared statistically and recorded.Regarding Hemoglobin level, 24(80%) patients showed increase of 1 to 3 grams from base level, 6(20%) patients showed increase of 0.1 to 0.9 grams from base level.Regarding Serum Ferritin, out of 30 patients, 9 (30%) patients showed 0.1-3.5 ng/ml increase from its base level, 21 (70%) patients showed 3.6-7.0 ng/ml increase from its base level.From the Statistical studies, the Mean ± Standard deviation for Haemoglobin before treatment was 9.7 ± 0.93 and after treatment was 11.18 ± 1.08 which was statistically highly significant (p<0.0001).And Serum ferritin before treatment was 9.27 ± 3.31, after treatment was 13.5 ± 3.49 which was statistically significant (p<0.0001).

Author Biographies

Siva Lakshmi S

Assistant Professor, Department of Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai. Tamil Nadu. India.

Vetha Merlin Kumari H

Associate Professor, Department of Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai. Tamil Nadu. India.

Nalina Sofia H

Associate Professor, Department of Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai. Tamil Nadu. India.

Lakshmi Kantham T

Associate Professor and Head of the Department I/C, Department of Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai. Tamil Nadu. India.

Meenakumari R

Director, National Institute of Siddha, and Director General CCRS (Additional Charge), Chennai. Tamil Nadu. India.

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Published

24-04-2024

How to Cite

S, S. L., H, V. M. K., H, N. S. ., T, L. K., & R, M. (2024). Clinical evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of a Siddha herbo mineral formulation “Kumaara Veeriya Kaantha Chenduram’’ with “Nellikkai  Legiyam” (internal) in the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 15(1), 137–142. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15i1.3745

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