A Comprehensive Review of Tamil Culinary Delight ‘Rasam’ As A Functional Food Against On Uterine Fibroids And Tumors

Abstract

Background:Uterine fibroids are benign tumors which affect the women in their reproductive age. Nowadays there are so many medicines and remedies available to reduce the size of the fibroids and symptoms. However, these drugs are expensive and associated with significant adverse effects. In this contemporary era, traditional practices from the Siddha system and Tamilian dietary habits have generated a global attention for their potential preventive and therapeutic efficacy against uterine fibroids and associated lifestyle disorders. 

Objective:This paper speaks about the culinary ingredients which are used to prepare ‘Rasam’ such asSeeragam (cumin Seeds), Milagu (pepper), Poondu (garlic), Perungayam (asafoetida),Manjal(turmeric) and Thakali(tomato) have an effect against uterine fibroid and anti-tumour activity.

Materials & Methods:A systematic search was performed on Siddha drugs with anti-uterine fibroid activity and anti-tumour activity using search engines including Pub-med and Google Scholar. 

Results:This culinary preparation is taken as a preventive and healthy diet promoting method that maintains the homeostasis of Uterus in women of all age groups.

Conclusion:This review is based on the literature evidence, of six culinary ingredients, which are also used in Siddha System of Medicine. It provides useful information regarding the mechanism of the Siddha drugs in exerting anti-uterine fibroid activity and anti-tumour activity suggesting their potential use as a beneficial dietary choice for uterine fibroids