Vol. 2, Issue 11, Part C (2016)

Abstract
Utilization of poisonous plants in preparation of Siddha medicines has a long historical background; especially Siddha medicines prepared from Serankottai (Semecarpus) are used in the treatment of chronic ailments and life threatening ailments like cancer and neurological disorders etc. Scientific validation of traditional medicines is need of the hour, we need to prove that the Serankottai (Semecarpus) based Siddha medicines, are safe for anyone by preparing under proper SOPs and prescribing medicines with proper protocols of dosage and adjuvant, diet etc. With specific period. This paper is about Evaluation of the safety profile of few Serankottai (Semecarpus) based Siddha preparations in patients under treatment in our SKM Chikitchaalaya.