CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF KUTHIRAI VALI NOI (GRANDMAL TONIC CLONIC SEIZURE) IN SIDDHA MEDICINE
Journal Title: WORLD JOURNAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Epilepsy is common neuroleptic disorder with high prevalence. The disease and management having high impact on quality of life of affected person. It has been estimated that about 7%-8% of the population experiences at least 1 epileptic seizure during their lifetimes. In Siddha Medicine, the similar presentation is known as vali noi. According to Siddha Medicine (Pothu) by Kuppuswamy mudaliyar (2004) provide detailed descriptions about vali noi including definition, etiopathology, prodermal symptoms, general symptoms, prevention and treatments. This study aims to establish a correlation between kuthiraivali and Grandmal Tonic Clonic Seizure. The literary materials were collected from Siddha Maruthuvam and Noi Naadal Noi Mudhal Naadal, as well as from peer reviewed journals. This literature review shows that kuthirai vali noi can be correlated with grandmal tonic clonic seizure based on their sign and symptoms having moreover similar characteristics and several internal and external medicines which can used for future trials.
Authors and Affiliations
Krishnamoorthy Bavithra
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