Abstract

Dr. M. Roshan*, Dr. P. Arulmozhi P., Dr. M. Meenakshi Sundaram, Dr. R. Meenakumari

ABSTRACT

Siddha medical system lies in its holistic approach for a healthy living. Several classical siddha books described about Maanthasanni in children, was developed due to the deranged three dhodam. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) called as Maanthasanni in siddha. Autism a grand challenge in global mental health to be dealt with on a priority basis. Similar to the western world, there has been an increase in the prevalence of autism in India over the years. Recent estimated prevalence of ASD in India ranges from 0.15% to 1.01% in various studies. SD results from multifaceted deficits and manifest differently in every individual. The children of ASD, with or without language impairments and are characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. In siddha system ASD is correlated with Maanthasanni and it can be effectively managed with Uthaamani Nei.Most of the ingredients of Uthaamani Nei having the potency of anti-oxidant activity, Immunomodulatory, Hepatoprotective and anti-convulsant activity. Hence this article gives an insight on the efficacy of the drug for Maanthasanni (ASD) based on review of various literatures and scientific studies.