A Review on Use of Antihelminthic Herbs in Siddha System of Medicine on Children

Abstract

Anti-helminthics are a group of anti-parasitic drugs that expel the parasitic worms and other internal parasites from the body by killing them without causing significant damage to the host or the children. The current review focuses on the phytochemical screening in vitro and in vivo studies on herbs such as Akkrottu (Juglans regia), Aamanakku (Ricinus communis), Sathakkuppai (Anethum graveolens), Utthamani (Pergularia daemia), Kuppaimeni (Acalypha indica), Manalikeerai (Gisekia pharnaceoides), Moongil (Bambusa arundinaceae) which were claimed in siddha system for anti-helminthic activity. Thus, herbal medicines play a wide role in removing the parasites of paediatric age group. In siddha system of medicine, there are plenty of herbs mentioned for antihelminthic property. This study shows that how the single herb which is effective for parasites and also the scientific validation of the herbs which contains the medicinally active components for children.