Descriptive study on treatment of manjalkamalainoi (jaundice) by traditional medical practitioners in Papanasam, Tirunelveli District

There was effective poly herbal treatment for manjalkamalainoi which practiced by one generation Christian traditional medical practitioners in Papanasam in 4th generation level. They were learnt knowledge from their grandmother and followed as same way without any changing treatment package. Treatment had been given to all patients in all age groups and average 50 patients a day. In descriptive study as snap shot of the view study concluded as; only one prepared poly herbal fresh poultice in oral administration with large diet restrictions for 03 months. Dose of the fresh herbal poultice was changed by age of the patients and severity of disease condition. Fresh herbs collected from Karayar area and Papanasam and don’t use any dry particles for treatment. Treatment package planned to 03 days, 05 days, 21 days and 90 days for all patients with their blood report. Treatment centre provided curd rice and banana to eat each visits of patients. Practitioners used poly herbal treatment, diet regiment and spiritual prayer with holy Rosary for each every patient in minimal charge for treatment cost. Patients were obtained treatment from various part of Tamil Nadu by equally distributed in monthly.