Effect of Siddha Herbal Management on Athikozhuppu (Dyslipidaemia): A Case Report
Author : Soruban T, Shomesh V and Sathiyaseelan V
Abstract :
Background: Dyslipidaemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by abnormal levels of lipids in the blood and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Siddha medicine describes several herbal formulations for the management of metabolic disorders, but scientific documentation of these treatments is limited.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Siddha management on lipid profile parameters and related clinical symptoms in a patient with dyslipidaemia.
Case Presentation: A 50-year-old male presented with complaints of pain in the right shoulder joint, pain in the right scapular region, and numbness in both hands for six months. Blood investigations revealed elevated lipid profile parameters. Based on Siddha assessment, the patient was diagnosed with Athikozhuppu (Dyslipidaemia). The patient was treated with Siddha therapeutic procedures including mild purgation followed by internal medicines such as Thiripala Chooranam, Maruthampattai Chooranam, and Talisadi Chooranam for six months.
Results: After treatment, lipid profile parameters improved. Total cholesterol reduced from 274 mg/dl to 212 mg/dl, triglycerides from 277 mg/dl to 118 mg/dl, LDL from 185.6 mg/dl to 120 mg/dl, and VLDL from 32.4 mg/dl to 19 mg/dl. Clinical symptoms were also reduced.
Conclusion: This case suggests that Siddha management may help improve lipid profile parameters and clinical symptoms in dyslipidaemia. Further studies with larger sample sizes are required to confirm these findings.
Keywords :
Athikozhuppu, Dyslipidaemia, Maruthampattai Chooranam, Thiripala Chooranam, and Talisadi Chooranam.
