http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/1 2026-04-22T09:34:22Z 2026-04-22T09:34:22Z Pelastina, A. Sathiyaseelan, V. Athavan, V. http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/12487 2026-04-22T07:30:08Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Present Status of Medicinal Plants for the Management of Vadha Diseases in Northern Province Authors: Pelastina, A.; Sathiyaseelan, V.; Athavan, V. Abstract: Indigenous system of medicine consists of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and traditional medicine. Medicinal plants play an important role to cure major and minor ailments of diseases. Medicinal plants are the backbone of Siddha medicine. Globally, there is a demand to utilize the medicinal plants to manage the acute and chronic diseases. My objective of the study is the present status of medicinal plants for the management of Vadha disease in Northern Province. The research was carried out from June 2016 to February 2017 and other data were collected from the records of department of Gunapapadam for the identification of medicinal plants. Area map was used to identify the medicinal plants. Frequent field visits were made to the areas. Among the identified medicinal plants, 116 medicinal plants were used for Vadha diseases. Identified medicinal plants are classified based on different categories. According to the pharmacological actions, commonly anti-inflammatory, diuretic, deobstruent, anti spasmodic are used among 116 plants. Out of 116 plants, according to the habit, shrubs- 22.41%, trees-31.03%, climbers-9.5%, herbs-37.06%. Out of 116 medicinal plants, based on part used, root-29.31%, leaves-13.79%, whole plant-10.34%, flower-0.86%, rhizome- 6.89%, seeds-7.75%, bark-16.37%, resin-1.72%, latex-16.37%. And 2.58% medicinal plants were given internally, externally-38.79%, internally and externally-35.34%. Based on the life span, annual-35.34%, bineal-21.55%, perineal-45.68%. In these plants, 24 varieties of species are used as food supplements. The public should be encouraged to use these medicinal plants, which don't have any adverse effects, they could be taken as food supplements or simple remedies to manage the Vadha diseases and live a healthy life.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Mahendran, V. Sathiyaseelan, V. http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/12486 2026-04-22T07:17:53Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Literature Study of Aloe Vera According to The Pharmacodynamics Which is Mentioned in Siddha Medicine Authors: Mahendran, V.; Sathiyaseelan, V. Abstract: Siddha System of Medicine is one the effective and important medicine in the world. Most of the diseases are treated by herbal, mineral and herbo mineral preparation of Siddha drugs. According to the Siddhas quotation, diseases are treated mostly herbal preparation. Siddha books only have been referred for this literature research. There are many variety of herbal preparation even rejuvenate plants are important. Aloe vera is one of the good rejuvenate plant as well as it has been using for medicinal purpose since ancient time. It has bitter taste (Suwai), cold potency (Thanmai), and sweet post digestive stage (Pirivu). Aloe vera has alterative, tonic and laxative pharmacological action. Bitter taste has Vaayu and Neerpanchapootham. Neerpanchapootham has Seetha, Sinigdha, Guru and Pichilagunas. Vaayupanchapootham has Sooksma, Seetha and Laghugunas. According to the Gunas, Guru can increase strengthening of Udatthathu, Sinigdha can strengthening and soften the body. Seetha can increase cooling. Guru Gunam has heaviness. It promotes the "Keel Nokkungkaal" (Apaanavaayu), so it will leads the evacuation from the body. Kaayakalpam was mentioned in Siddha aspect that Kaayam means body, Kalpam means maintain the body as stone. So throughout these Suwai, Thanmai, Pirivu and Gunam of the Aloe vera can rejuvenate the body.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Athavan, V. Pelastina, A. Sathiyaseelan, V. http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/12485 2026-04-22T07:08:02Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Importance of Medicinal Plants in Mullaitivu District Authors: Athavan, V.; Pelastina, A.; Sathiyaseelan, V. Abstract: There are various type of medicinal plants available in Sri Lanka.. This District consists of different eco-systems such as forest land, shrub land, coconut plantation, agriculture land and water bodies. Total land area is 251,690 hectares. Approximately 167,850 hectares which is 64.1% of the total land area consists of forest. This district has a coastal belt of 70 km and four lagoons namely Mathalan, Nanthikadal, Nayaru & Kokulai which are very suitable for growing plants. There are five mangroves and 15 mangrove associated plants identified in these lagoons. The lifestyles of ancestors in Sri Lanka were closely related with nature. It is noted that they have used the names of medicinal plants to name villages and reservoirs. My objective of the study is to identify importance of medicinal plants in Mullaitivu district. Frequent field visits were made to the areas during January 2017-June 2017. The data was collected directly visiting the areas and conducting interview with people who resides there, state the study area. The results revealed that 90 villages are named based on the medicinal plants. Plants without any use would not be concerned by anybody. Therefore adequate knowledge should be important to the general public who are living to the study area on sustainable use by identified medicinal plants named to the villages. We must take immediate action to recultivating plant which are going to verge of extension and also obtained available information on medicinal plants.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Kugarani, M. Sathiyaseelan, V. http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/12484 2026-04-22T06:56:58Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Study of Potential Medicinal Uses and Pharmacological Activity of Coccinea Grandis - Literature Review Authors: Kugarani, M.; Sathiyaseelan, V. Abstract: Coccinea grandis belongs to family Cucurbitaceae, an ever green perennial climber with slender, cylindrical, glabrous stems and simple tendrils. Whole part of this plant use in traditional medicine. The objective of this study is to identify the medicinal uses and pharmacological activity of this plant. Leaves are applied on eruptions of skin such as ring worm, itch, psoriasis, leprosy, fever, asthma, bronchitis and jaundice. The plant taken internally as a decoction for gonorrhoea and diabetes. It is useful for dropsical conditions in acute and chronic pyelitis, cystitis and strangury. It has antilithic properties of some value and is largely employed for urinary gravel and calculi. The leaves are also cooked and eaten. The bark of the root has good cathartic action. The fruits and leaves are used in the treatment of snake-bite. Knowledge on medicinal uses of Coccinea grandis is not limited among Sri Lankan physicians. Data was gathered from Siddha and traditional medical books, journals and internet. Extract of the plant contains an enzyme involved in regulating sugar metabolism, a hormone and traces of an alkaloid. It has oxidizing property to oxidates followings Gypsum, Mankombu (Horn of the Deer), Silver and Stannum. Especially its leaves have pro vitamin A which is help to promote the vision. Its young pots also have folic acids which is help to promote the RBC maturation too. It has a wide range of actions, expectorant, antispasmodic, antiperiodic, cooling, diuretic and hypoglycemic.

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