"AAVARAI KUDINEER"- A POTENT POLYHERBAL SIDDHA FORMULATION FOR MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS

Diabetes mellitus is caused due to deficiency in production of insulin. It is a global problem and number of those affected is increasing day by day. Oral hypoglycemic agents use is restricted by their pharmacokinetic properties, secondary failure rates, and accompanying side effects and the world health organization expert committee on diabetes has listed as one of its recommendations that traditional methods of treatment for diabetes should be further investigated. Management of Diabetes mellitus in the Traditional, Indian, Siddha system of medicine is time tested. Many Siddha anti-diabetic formulations are reputed and popular. Many of the Siddha anti-diabetic formulations have been scientifically studied. Literature survey revealed that Siddha “Kudineer” anti-diabetic formulations are scientifically under explored. Siddha “Kudineer” anti-diabetic formulations are tailor made, effective, tried and trusted. Many of them are official also. They are economical. They can be prepared by the himself. This review work is a small step towards, scientifically studying the Siddha “Aavarai Kudineer” anti-diabetic formulation, so as to standardize and improve the formulation for the benefit of mankind.