Unveiling the mystique of Kulisam (Amulet) with scientific insight

Author:

Ramasamy Kayathri1,Ulaganathan Sarojini1,Sengottaiyan Geetha Devi2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam/Department of Paediatrics, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

2. Paediatric Department, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Abstract Background: Kulisam is an unexplored therapy of Siddha paediatrics. In which an amulet is prepared with medicinal herbs, metals and some animal product. Most of the herbal ingredients of Kulisam contain essential oils. It enters the body through the skin inhalation and ingestion routes, it gets mixed with the circulation and cures the specified diseases thus acting as a therapeutic agent. Materials and Methods: The data were obtained from Siddha classics such as, TV Sambasivam Pillai dictionary, Kuzhandhai maruthuvam, Vaazhai vagadam and various research articles searched in Pubmed, Google Scholar and Science Direct through specific keywords. Result and Discussion: The herbal and metal amulets used in Siddha pediatrics have been explored with the help of science. Therefore, Kulisam can act as a potent therapeutic, pharmaceutical and, nutraceutical tool for Siddha paediatrics. For a long period of time the unique therapy of Siddha system of medicine – Kulisamaadal has been alienated due to the unexplored science base behind it and a lack of research in this aspect, it's left as an unexplored treasure. Having a significant scientific base behind further research on this aspect will take Siddha pediatrics to the next level. Conclusion: Kulisam is a therapeutic tool of Siddha paediatrics. Being an unexplored therapy of the Siddha system, it is essential to conduct further studies and research on this aspect.

Publisher

Medknow

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