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Research Activitied done from Walters' Siddha Research Centre and Team

Awards & Achievement

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August        2012                 Young Youth Organizer Award on Dengue Awareness camp in the Village, Bhavani.

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January 25, 2014                Best Presentation Award - National Conference on Safety and Efficacy on Herbal Formulation                                                   of Siddha 2014, Awarded by Kerala Health Minister.

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October 18, 2014               Outstanding UG research Student Award, International Seminar on DIA-FEST 2014, Sarah                                                         Tucker College, Tirunelveli.

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November 23, 2014           Best Presentation Award, National Conference on A Prospective approach in Herbal Medicine                                                 and Microbiology -2014, Salem.

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November 2015                 Finalist, India Innovation Initiative i3-2015 (DST-AICTE) initiative, Indian Institute of Technology                                                 (IIT), New Delhi.

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January 2016                       Top 20 Finalist of CAMTech India Entrepreneur Boot Camp, Jan 20, 2016 from Walters Siddha                                                   Research Centre Team

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February 2016                   Top 12 Finalist of Healiate Innovation 2016, an initiative of Narayana Health, C-CAMP & Axilor                                                   Ventures

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

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  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, S. 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. H. 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. A. 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-

  8. 8.S. Merish, Wine – A Natural Anti-oxidant, published in a Open Access online Public Health e-magazine www.mavudu.com

  9. 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

  10. S. Merish, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome - Must know the facts., published in a Open Access online Public Health e-magazine, www.mavudu.com

  11. 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.

  12. Thomas M.Walter, R. 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.

  13.  S. Merish, Breast Feeding- Baby’s first vaccination, published in a Open Access online Public Health e-magazine/Tradition is our Nature www.tamilnadu.com

  14. M. 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.

  15. S. 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.

  16. S. Merish, Breast Cancer- Awareness & Informations, published in a Open Access online Public Health e-magazine  www.mavudu.com

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

  18. A. 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.

  19. M. Narmadha Devi, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, Compendium of Athhi Suram in Siddha system of Medicine, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 11 (3), 03/2015; Oct. 2015, :1-14.

  20.  Kalai Priya, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, A comparative study on the common aspects of Baya Suram & Anxiety disorder, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 11 (3), 03/2015; Oct,2015, :1-14.

  21. Thomas M. Walter · T.K. Bhavishya Haniya · J. Lavanya · R. Rasiga ·V.S. Nandini · C. Samuel Justin raj · G.Vibinshiya · M.R. Sama Anjum · S. Merish, Role of tastes in treatment modalities of siddha science, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1), 04/2016; April,2016(1):1-9.

  22. Thomas M. Walter · S.Merish, In-Vitro wound healing activity of Herbal topical formulation on H9C2 Heart cells, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1),04/2016; April, 2016(1):10-19.

  23. M. Dharani · J. Alamelu · K. Sabira Sherin · S. Merish · Thomas M.Walter, Role of Pugai (Fumigation) in Siddha System, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. 04/2016; Vol 12 (1), April,2016(1):20-29.

  24. D. Sowmeeyha · S.Merish · Thomas M.Walter,  Pathological review of Illaippu Noi (Tuberculosis) with special reference to Siddha Medicine, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1),04/2016; April,2016.

  25. R. Kalai Priya · S. Merish · Thomas M.Walter Review on Taste disorder (Suvai inmai) – A Siddha Perspective, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1), 04/2016; April,2016.

International Conference Publications

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  1. S. 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. B. 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. S. 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, S. 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. A. 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. S. 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. V. 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. V. 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, S.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. N.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

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