A REVIEW OF THE SIDDHA CLASSICAL FORMULATION VALUZHUVAI VITHAI CHOORANAM

Abstract

Traditional Siddha Medicine (TSM) is an age-old healing system that originated in Tamil Nadu, India. It relies on herbal, mineral, and metal formulations as medicines and also confidences in the use of distinctive approaches like Kaayakarpam, Siddhar Yogam, and Varmam therapy to maintain health and treat a variety of ailments. It is an holistic way of treatment that encompasses treating mind, body and soul as a single entity. Valuzhuvai Vithai Chooranam consists of Celastrus paniculatus seeds in a powdered form. Valuzhuvai seeds have been widely used in many formulations to treat various ailments in the Siddha system of medicine. This review explores the components, traditional uses, and potential benefits of Valuzhuvai Vithai Chooranam, while also considering contemporary perspectives on its efficacy.