Research Publications

RESEARCH WORKS OF OUR CHIEF CONSULTANT

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

1. S Merish, M Tamizhamuthu, and Thomas M Walter , Review of Shorea robusta with special reference to Traditional Siddha Medicine. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, RRJPP | Volume 2 | Issue 1 | January – March, 2014. E-ISSN: 2321-6182 P-ISSN: 2347-2332.

2. S Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter,  Styptic and Wound Healing Properties of Siddha Medicinal Plants – A Review.  Int J Pharm   Bio Sci 2014 April; 5 (2): (P) 43 – 49,            ISSN 0975-6299

3. Thomas M.Walter, Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Review of Alternanthera Sessilis with Reference to Traditional Siddha Medicine, International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 2014; 6(2); 249-254 ISSN: 0975-4873.

4. M Sathya, C Aswini, A Shifana Raheema, S Merish, and Thomas M Walter, Invitro Screening of a Poly Herbal Siddha Formula for Its Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences May-June 2014 RJPBCS 5(3) Page No. 993, ISSN: 0975-8585

5. Nalini Sofia, Thomas M.Walter, S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, An Overview of Nut Grass (Cyperus Rotundus) with Special Reference to AYUSH. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Impact Factor: 5.05), 3(6): pp. 1459-1471, ISSN: 0975 8232, 09/2014.

6. Shifana Raheema, C. Aswini, M.Sathya, S. Merish, Thomas M.Walter, In-Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Screening of a Poly Herbal Siddha Medicine, “Ashwathi Chooranam”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (Impact Factor 2.44),(Vol. 5(10): pp. 4395-4399.ISSN: 2277-7105, 10/2014.
7. S Merish, Thomas M Walter, M Tamizhamuthu, R Sweety Nirmala,  In-vivo Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Studies on a Topical Siddha Herbal formulation for reducing Fever, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974-2522. 01/2015; 2015(1111):1-7

8. L Jai Ganesh,M Vimalan, I Sundaraganesh, S Rajamani, S Merish,  The Therapeutic Role of Sanga Thiravagam In Treating Anginal Pain-A Review, Siddha Papers 0974-2522. 01/2015; 2015(1):1-8.

9. M Tamizhamuthu, S Merish,Thomas M Walter, R Sweety Nirmala, In-Vitro Anti-Proliferative Study of a New Herbal Formulation for Treating Breast Cancer, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. 01/2015; 2015(1111):1-8.

10. Thomas M.Walter, Sweety Nirmala, S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, A Promising Herbal topical formulation ‘PPP’ for treating Bedsores. Siddha Papers 0974-2522. 01/2015; 15(01):1-7.

11. Tamizhamuthu, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter and AShifana Raheema.In-vitro Antioxidant activity of ‘Aswathy Chooranam’- a Siddha Drug, Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 75-83.

12. Merish,M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter and T Sasi Priya., Evaluation of in-vitro Anti Diabetic Activity of a Siddha Herbo- Mineral Drug,  Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 84-90.

13. Thomas M. Walterand S Merish, Pharmacognostical Overview of “Gunma Kuligai” – a Traditional Siddha Preparation for Treating Acid Peptic Disease (APD), Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 91-97.

14. Shakthi Paargavi,A. Aanandaroopan, T. Sasi Priya and S Merish, Review of Medicinal Plants Common to Traditional Chinese and Indian Medicines with Relevance to Non-Communicable Diseases, Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 116-121.

National Conferences Publications

1. Merish, M.Tamizhamuthu, B. Maheswari, M. Dhivya, A.Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M. Walter: Anti-oxidant properties of a Poly Herbal Siddha formula, Kirambu Chooranam. National World Siddha Doctors Meet 2013. 04/2013

2. Thomas M. Walter, S. Merish, S. Thanalakshmi, A. Shakthi Paarkavi, T. Sasi Priya: A Comparative Study of Two Samples of ‘Kanthaga Parpam’ – Concerns and Considerations. National seminar on Safety and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Formulations of Siddha Medicine – 2014, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram; 01/2014

3. Thomas M. Walter, N. S. Priya Devi, S. Thanalakshmi, Merish, M. Sathya: Heavy Metal Analysis of ‘Iru Nelli Karpam’ – A Siddha Medicine For Skin Disorders.. National seminar on Safety and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Formulations of Siddha Medicine – 2014, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 01/2014

4. Heavy metal analysis of Arumuga pill – a Siddha herbal medicine.N.S. Priya Devi, S. Merish, A. shakthi Pargavi, M.Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter, National Conference on Indian Herbal Drugs – NACOHERB 14, at Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India., Volume: PP-41

5. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter, R. Sweety Nirmala, ‘’P.P.P’’– a Promising Herbal topical drug for treating Decubitus ulcers, National Conference on A Prospective Approach in Herbal Medicine and Microbiology; Salem, 23/11/2014. 
6. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, R. Jeevanandhini, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, Physiochemical and Antimicrobial Screening of Siddha Formulation ‘Thengai Thylam’. National Conference on A Prospective Approach in Herbal Medicine and Microbiology; Salem, 23/11/2014.
7. Merish, Dengue Prevention through Siddha Medicine, Presented at MET Engineering College, Nagarkoil, 12/02/2015.

International Conference Publications

1. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, B. Maheshwari, M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M Walter: Anti-oxidant properties of a Siddha Herbal medicine ‘Kirambu Karpam’ (Clove).. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences., at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.; 06/2013
2. Maheswari, S. Merish, V.Murugan: Phytochemical standardization and Antioxidant Screening of ‘Milagu Karpam’ – a Siddha Medicine. International Conference on Emerging trends in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science -2013, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Andra Pradesh.; 01/2013
3. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M. Walter: Ten Ethical Commandments of the Siddhar’s for a Healthier Lifestyle. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World – 2014, Bangalore., India; 01/2014
4. Thomas M. Walter, M. Tamizhamuthu, Merish, M. Dhivya, R. Sweety Nirmala, Feasibility of implementing Traditional Siddha Medical Ethics in the Present Day – Lessons from the Field. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World – 2014, Bangalore., India; 01/2014
5. Samsul Nisha Fathima, M. Tamizhamuthu, S. Merish, A. Shifana Raheema, S. Sulfin Nihar: An Insight into the Common Ethical Perspectives in Holy Quran and Traditional Siddha Medicine Literatures. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World – 2014, Christ University, Bangalore, India.; 01/2014
6. Merish, V. Ponnaiya , M. Tamizhamuthu, M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, G. Subash Chandran, Role of Antioxidants on Reducing Reactive oxygen species in Diabetic Patients., International Seminar on Diet and Diabetes, DIA-FEST-’14 held on 17th Oct, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli.
7. Ponnaiya , M. Tamizhamuthu , M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, S. Merish, G. Subash Chandran,Effect of Tocopherol, polyphenols in the management of Diabetes and its Complications- Appraisal, International Seminar on Diet and Diabetes, DIA-FEST-’14 held on 17th Oct, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli.
8. Ponnaiya , S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, A Review on Antidiabetic Activity of Polyherbal Siddha Formulation Maruthampattai Kudineer, International Seminar on Diet and Diabetes, DIA-FEST-’14 held on 17th Oct, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli.
9. Thomas M. Walter, Sweety Nirmala, Merish, M.Tamizhamuthu, Views of Medical Students on Corruption – Lessons from the field, 5th National Bioethics Conference, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India.; 11/12/2014
10. S. Priya devi, T. Sasi Priya, M. Dhivya, S. Merish, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M.Walter, Regaining People’s Trust Through Traditional Siddha Ethical Practices, 5th National Bioethics Conference, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, India.; 12/12/2014

Magazine Articles

1. Merish, Wine – A Natural Anti-oxidant, www.mavudu.com
2. Merish, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome – Must know the facts., www.mavudu.com
3. Merish, Breast Feeding- Baby’s first vaccination, www.tamilnadu.com
4. S. Merish, Breast Cancer- Awareness & Informations,  www.mavudu.com

Seminars/Workshops Attended

1. National World siddha day Conference, Chennai, Tamilnadu, April 14th, 2012.
2. New Dimensional Research on Ayurveda and Siddha, MACFAST University, Tiruvalla, Kerala.
3. Workshop on Use of Experimental Animals in Toxicity Studies and Research by CPCSEA(Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals )Delhi. Jointly Organized by Pusphagiri Institute of Medical Science & Research Center. 9th June, 2014
4. Conference on Rheumatology – An Ayurvedic Approach, Organized by Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Foundation. ,Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli. 10th Aug 2014.
5. International Symposium on Corruption in Health care and Medicine, Organized by Indian Journal of Medical Ethics(IJME), St. Johns Academy, Bangalore, SOCHARA, Bangalore. 13th Dec, 2014.
6. Training Programme on characterization techniques in the standardization of Herbo-metallic preparations organized by Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM), Sastra University, Thanjavur. 27th April -02May,2015.
7. International Seminar on Diet and Diabetes DIA-FEST 14, at Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli, India. 17thOct,2014.
8. International Workshop on Personality development Organized by Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, India, 20th Dec 2014.
9. 5th National Bio-ethics Conference Organized by St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru on 11th Dec,2014.
10. National Conference on A Prospective approach in Herbal Medicne and Microbiology, at Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Salem,22nd Nov 2014.
11. National Conference on Integrity in Medical care, public health and Healthcare Research Organized by Indian Journal of Medical Ethics(IJME), St. Johns Academy, Bangalore, SOCHARA, Bangalore. 12th Dec, 2014.
12. National Conference on Indian Herbal Drugs (NACO-HERB), Organized by Tamil University, 14th March 2014.
13. National Seminar on Safety and Efficacy of Herbo- Mineral Formulations of Siddha(SEHFS-2014), organized by Siddha Regional Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, 24th January 2014.
14. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World Organized by Christ University, Bangalore. 6th-9th Jan 2104.