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Siddha Oral Rehydration Therapy (SiORT)-Thayirchundi Choornam, A Herbo mineral Formulation

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Senthamil Selvi VG, Suresh R, Sivakkumar S, Parthasarathy K , Meenakumari R
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.12.2024.5937-5945

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The Siddha System of medicine, originating from southern India, offers holistic healthcare through unique formulations and philosophies. One such formulation is Thayirchundi chooranam (TCC), an herbo-mineral preparation containing Panchalavanam (five salts), dried ginger, and curd. TCC is traditionally used for diarrhoea, a widespread acute condition causing significant morbidity and mortality, especially in children, due to electrolyte imbalances from fecal water and electrolyte loss Oral rehydration therapy remains the primary treatment for diarrhoea, utilizing WHO-recommended Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) comprising sodium chloride, potassium chloride, trisodium citrate, and glucose. A physiochemical study of TCC confirms the presence of glucose .To the best of our knowledge, there were no reports available for the elemental composition of TCC. Hence the present study aimed to analyse the elements present in TCC by using ICP-OES. The results revealed the presence of 11.1% sodium, 2.2% potassium, and trace amounts of iron, magnesium, copper, and zinc. These findings support the potential development of Siddha Oral Rehydration Therapy (SiORT), leveraging TCC's elemental profile for a ready-to-use oral rehydration solution.

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