Efficacy of stem fibre of Erukku (Calotropis gigantea) in Siddha Kaarathiri Sigitchai for Pouthiram (Low anal fistula) – Case Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research (IJPCR) - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim This study aims to explore the efficacy of Erukku Kaarathiri in fistula in ano. Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of Erukku Kaarathiri in comparison with Pappaya Kaarathiri in the management of Pouthiram (Fistula in ano) Materials The two different cases of pouthiram (anal fistula) are treated with different Kaarathris (threads), one is made from Barbour’s linen and another one is made from Erukku Naaru (Fibre of Calotropis gigantea) thread smeared by latex of young papaya fruit and Marking nut i,e Serankottai (Semecarpous anacardium). Methods Assessment was done based on subjective and objective criteria before, during and after the treatment. The data collected was subjected to students paired “t” test for statistics analysis" within the cases and unpaired “t” test for analysis between the cases. Results The Erukku Kaarathiri (Fibre of Calotropis gigantea) in case 2 is having good Kaaram (Chemical alkaline cauterization) property and it’s Unit Cutting Rate is and effectiveness is significant and took short time to incise and heal the fistulous wound. Conclusion The above case showed very hopeful results of Erukku Karathiri application on the anal fistula was safe, very good haemostatic and possesses fast incision effect than Pappaya Kaarathiri.
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Jeya Venkatesh V
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