Article: THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF KARUNAI KIZHANGU AMONG TUBERS IN TREATING HEMORRHOIDS: AN OVERVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.165196

Pages: 184-186

Author: Bharathi V *, Pushpalatha N, Madheshwaran K, Nalini Sofia H, Vetha Merlin Kumari H

Abstract: According to Siddha literature, "Manparavu kizhangukalir karunayindri pusiyom" is mentioned in Pini Anuga Vithi. Here, it says that while other tubers exacerbate Moolam (hemorrhoids), Karunai Kizhangu treats it. According to Siddha literature, Moolam is brought on by eating more other tubers than Karunai Kizhangu, as well as by sitting for extended periods, riding a horse, and climbing an elephant. According to Siddha literature, it can result in death if left untreated. Then, two types of medicine—internal and external—are used in Siddha to cure it. Accordingly, Karunai Kizhangu is a component in numerous Moolam internal medicine formulations. In Siddha medicine, Karunai Kizhangu is a frequently utilized tuber. It comes in three varieties and has several therapeutic applications. They have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antihemorrhoidal activities. Karunai Kizhangu types have hemostatic, appetizer, analgesic, and astringent actions, and their therapeutic uses are hemorrhoids, constipation, and flatulence. Their phytochemicals are steroids, flavonoids, and saponins. Then, Karunai Kizhangu varieties fall under the yam category. Yam varieties have high crude fiber content. So, this review attempts to explore the therapeutic potential of Karunai Kizhangu among tubers in treating hemorrhoids.

Keyword: Karunai Kizhangu, Hemorrhoids, Crude fiber, Pini Anuga Vithi, Siddha.