Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine (SLJIM)
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<p>Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine (SLJIM), published by Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, visualize to prosper across the continents by providing a magnificent platform to publish original research reports in English in all areas of basic scientific and clinical research on Indigenous/ Traditional system of Medicine, Medicinal plants, Ayurvedic and Pharmaceutical science etc. Further the journal encourage the submission of papers relevant to multidisciplinary clinical studies on curative and preventive aspects, historical, literal, cultural, and socioeconomic perspectives. The journal also publishes invited review papers, book reviews and short communications. The submission of a manuscript will be taken to imply that the work is original, and it or a similar paper (other than an abstract) has not been, and will not be submitted elsewhere for publication. The Sri Lankan Journal of Indigenous Medicine (SLJIM) Peer-reviewed bi-annual research journal for publication free of charge.</p>Faculty of Indigenous Medicine,University of Colomboen-USSri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine (SLJIM) 2012-9238Management of Thusta viranam (Chronic diabetes mellitus associated venous leg ulcer) by using Traditional treatment regimen: A case study
http://sljim.fim.cmb.ac.lk/journal/index.php/sljim/article/view/166
<p> <span class="fontstyle0">Chronic wounds, such as venous leg ulcers, are common and often persist for weeks or months. One type, </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Thusta viranam</span></em><span class="fontstyle0">, described in Traditional and Siddha literature, is characterized by deep, purulent, foul-smelling wounds with severe pain, swelling, and itching. Traditional and Siddha medicine recommends various topical and oral treatments to promote healing. </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Punsudar thailam</span></em><span class="fontstyle0">, mentioned in </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Anuboga Vaithiya Navaneedha Thirattu</span></em><span class="fontstyle0">, is used for wound healing and contains purified Sulphur (</span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Ganthagam</span></em><span class="fontstyle0">) and castor oil. This case study investigates the efficacy of </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Punsudar thailam </span></em><span class="fontstyle0">in treating a </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Thusta viranam </span></em><span class="fontstyle0">(Chronic diabetes mellitus associated venous leg ulcer). A 52-year-old female with a three months history of a painful, swollen, foul-smelling wound due to varicose veins, located above the lateral malleolus of her left leg, was admitted to the Siddha Teaching Hospital in Kaithady. The patient also had a history of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and fatty liver disease. She was diagnosed as </span><span class="fontstyle2">Thusta viranam </span><span class="fontstyle0">(chronic diabetes mellitus associated venous leg ulcer) and treated with wound cleaning using </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Panjathuvarpi </span></em><span class="fontstyle0">decoction (</span><span class="fontstyle2"><em>Kudineer</em>)</span><span class="fontstyle0">, followed by </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Punsudar thailam </span></em><span class="fontstyle0">application and oral internal medicines such as </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Neermulli </span></em><span class="fontstyle0">decoction (</span><span class="fontstyle2"><em>Kudineer</em>), <em>Pattolathy peerkku </em></span><span class="fontstyle0">decoction (</span><span class="fontstyle2"><em>Kudineer</em>), <em>Sudarsana chooranam, Chandraprabha</em> <em>vati</em>, </span><span class="fontstyle0">and </span><span class="fontstyle2"><em>Vallarai chooranam</em>. </span><span class="fontstyle0">The treatment was evaluated weekly through wound measurements and photographs using the Photographic Wound Assessment Tool (PWAT). Over a period of 29 days, weekly evaluations showed</span> <span class="fontstyle0">a reduction in wound size from 5cm x 5cm to 3cm x 3.5cm with near complete closure (<0.1 cm). The PWAT score decreased from 17 to 07, indicating partial wound closure. These results suggest that </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Punsudar thailam</span></em><span class="fontstyle0">, combined with internal medicines, effectively aids in healing </span><em><span class="fontstyle2">Thusta viranam </span></em><span class="fontstyle0">(chronic diabetes mellitus associated venous leg ulcer).</span></p>
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2025-07-152025-07-151001950955A comparative study of prepared Bhasma using different marine-originated animal materials
http://sljim.fim.cmb.ac.lk/journal/index.php/sljim/article/view/164
<p><em> <span class="fontstyle0">Rasa shastra </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">is a main pharmaceutical branch in Ayurveda and Mercury is the main material in </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Rasa shastra</span></em><span class="fontstyle2"><em>.</em> Other than mercury, different animal resources, minerals, gems, marine originated materials and some toxic plants are also described under </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Rasa shastra</span><span class="fontstyle2">. </span><span class="fontstyle0">Shankha</span><span class="fontstyle2">, </span><span class="fontstyle0">Shukthi </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">and </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Kaparda </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">are some of the commonly used marine originated animal materials. These materials contain Calcium and categorized under </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Sudha varga</span></em><span class="fontstyle2">. The objective of this study is to prepare </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Shankha</span><span class="fontstyle2">, </span><span class="fontstyle0">Shukthi </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">and </span><span class="fontstyle0"><em>Kaparda</em> <em>bhashmas</em> </span><span class="fontstyle2">according to </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Rasa shastra </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">and to comparatively analyze the physico-chemical parameters and to determine the Calcium content of these </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Bhashmas</span></em><span class="fontstyle2">. Boiling and steaming method was used for the purification, and incineration was done by using the muffle furnace at 550°C.</span> <em><span class="fontstyle0">Bhashma </span></em><span class="fontstyle1">standardization parameters in </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Rasa Shastra</span><span class="fontstyle1">; </span><span class="fontstyle0">Rekha purnatva, Varitharathva, Uththama, Gatha rasathva, Avami, Anjana sadrusha sukshma </span></em><span class="fontstyle1">and </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Dantagra na kacha kacha </span></em><span class="fontstyle1">were performed for all these </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">bhashmas</span></em><span class="fontstyle1">. Calcium percentage in each </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">bhashma </span></em><span class="fontstyle1">was determined by titrating with 0.1M NaOH solution using phenolphthalein as the indicator. Results revealed that all the </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Bhashmas </span></em><span class="fontstyle1">were within the standard parameters according to classical texts. According to modern physico-chemical analysis, moisture contents of all the samples were relatively low (0.40%, 1.30%, 0.95%). Total ash contents were 99.20%, 98.50% and 98% respectively. Acid insoluble ash values (52%, 77.80%, 57%) were higher than water soluble ash values (3.80%, 2.60%, 1.65%). All the samples were having an alkaline pH value (8.2, 8.0, 8.7)</span>. <span class="fontstyle0">The highest calcium percentage was reported from</span> <em><span class="fontstyle0">Shukthi bhashma </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">(99.30%) and lowest from </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Kaparda bhashma </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">(78.40%). It can be concluded that all the </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Bhashmas </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">were having the standard quality according to Ayurveda as well as modern physicochemical parameters. Due to the high calcium content, </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Shukthi bhashma </span></em><span class="fontstyle2">can be highly recommended as a nutritional supplement for Calcium deficiencies among these </span><em><span class="fontstyle0">Bhashmas</span><span class="fontstyle2">.</span></em> <br style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><br style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"></p>
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2025-07-152025-07-151001932938Identifying the type of impairments among children with disabilities: An observational study of the Divulapitiya Divisional Secretariat Area
http://sljim.fim.cmb.ac.lk/journal/index.php/sljim/article/view/165
<p><span class="fontstyle0">Children with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in combination with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis, according to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The demographics of children with impairments are quite different. They include children who were born with an inheritable condition that impacts their physical, mental, or social development; those who had an infection, serious injury, or nutritional shortfall that had long-term functional effects; and those who were exposed to environmental toxins that caused learning disabilities or developmental delays. Children with impairments might also be individuals whose difficult life situations cause them to experience anxiety or sadness. There are about 240 million children worldwide who struggle with disabilities. In Sri Lanka, 1.67% of children aged 5-14 were identified as disabled in 2012. An observational study was conducted in the Divulaptiya divisional Secretariat area to understand the type of impairments among children with disability. The study found that 46% of the 72 children had brain function disorders (</span><span class="fontstyle2">Manodaurbalya</span><span class="fontstyle0">), 33% had nervous system disorders, 1.4% had muscular dystrophies, 1.4% had visual disorders, 1.4% had mutism disorders, and 2.7% had growth deformities. The study highlights the need for more community knowledge, better</span> <span class="fontstyle0">resource allocation, and focused interventions to identify and manage these children. The findings emphasize the need for research conducted in all divisional secretariats to increase awareness and support children with disabilities nationwide.</span></p>
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