Evaluation of haematinic activity of Kumara Veeriya Kaantha Chendhuram in phenyl hydrazine induced Anemia in experimental rats

The science of medicine is one of the fundamental requirements to well being of humans and their survival. Siddha system is one of the traditional systems of medicine. According to WHO, anaemia is one of the leading causes of death in worldwide. Anaemia is the most common blood disorder, affecting about one third of the global population. In classical Siddha literature, Kumara Veeriya Kaantha Chendhuram is one of the formulation mentioned in Anupoga Vaithiya Navaneetham – part I helps in overcoming iron deficiency anaemia. The ingredients of the formulation include Kaantham (magnetic oxide of iron) and Thara (Mollugo oppositifolia).The present study aims to evaluate haematinic activity by Phenyl hydrazine induced anaemia in animal models. The evaluation was carried out in Wistar albino rats. The effect of standard drug was comparable to those of the test drug. The blood parameters in animals treated with the test drug exhibited a highly statistical significant elevation when compared to control group.