Evaluation of phytochemical and in vitro anti-oxidant, anti proliferative activity of a polyherbal Siddha formulation Vallarai nei

Siddha system is one of the pioneer systems of medicine among traditional medicine practices in India (Sambasivam Pillai,1993). There are many formulations prescribed by the ancient Siddhars. Unique way of prescribing medicines by this system draws attention worldwide for keen research in drugs for reverse pharmacology manner. In this modern era there are number of new drug inventions are going day by day and substituting the previous generation drugs in order to empower the health systems. But the age old systems are blended with natural principles remains unchanged. The philosophy behind this system is bound with humane and nature of the universe. In Siddha system of medicine, the line of treatment goes with single drug therapy to compound drug formulations which are prescribed in classical literature as curative ailments for many diseases. WHO ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 3 Number 4 (2014) pp.161-171 http://www.ijcmas.com