A Review on Siddha Drug "Peenisa Kirutham" For the Management of Sinusitis (Peenisam)
Authors
UG scholar, Nandha Siddha medical College and Hospital, Erode -52 (India)
UG scholar, Nandha Siddha medical College and Hospital, Erode -52 (India)
UG scholar, Nandha Siddha medical College and Hospital, Erode -52 (India)
Guide, Assistant professor, Department of Research Methodology, Nandha Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Erode – 52 (India)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13010077
Subject Category: Pharmacology
Volume/Issue: 13/1 | Page No: 882-885
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2026-01-11
Accepted: 2026-01-16
Published: 2026-01-31
Abstract
Siddha system of medicine describes 32 forms of External medicines in Siddha Literature: Medicated Nasal Application is one of the 32 external therapies. The Siddha formulation "Peenisa Kirutham," which is mentioned in Kannusamy Parambarai Vaidhyam, is indicated for 'Ratha Peenisam' (Sinusitis). The goal of this review to validate Peenisa Kirutham with its pharmacological activities for the treatment of sinusitis. Based on Siddha literature, modern medicine knowledge and research-based studies also provides pharmacological activities in the ingredients of Peenisa Kirutham which helps to cure sinusitis.
Keywords
Peenisa Kirutham, Pharmacological activity, Siddha, Sinusitis
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