Abstract

SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION OF THAMBALA POOCHI PARPAM – A TRADITIONAL SIDDHA PREPARATION FOR ITS APHRODISIAC ACTIVITY IN ANIMAL MODEL

Amali Jancy Margaret.M, Dr. Ravichandran.M

ABSTRACT

In human beings, sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality along with the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality as well as possibility of having pleasurable sexual experience. Erectile dysfunction(ED) has been defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficiently rigid for satisfying sexual intercourse. Now-a-days ED of men is the major cause which deteriorates the understanding between the couple. ED may be due to aging, psychological or any underlying pathology.[1] ED is often associated with disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, neurological disorders and may be adverse effect of many medications. In addition smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, sedentary lifestyle factors causes ED. Improving sexual health and function are important determinants of quality of life. Successful treatment of ED has been found essential to improve sexual aspects of quality of life, improve symptoms of depression. Available modern medications for ED cause some ill effects which could not be prescribed for diabetic, hypertensive or coronary artery disease patients. But herbal and naturally available drugs are more safe, affordable and cost effective. In Siddha system of medicine there are many preparations. They are safe and cost effective and act as aphrodisiac. Thambala poochi parpam[2] is one of the effective preparation is going to be validated scientifically for its aphrodisiac activity in animal model.

Keywords: Erectile dysfunction, Aphrodisiac, Siddha medicine, Thambala poochi parpam.