An Overview of Siddha External Therapies for Nagir Katti (Breast Abscess)

Abstract : Background: According to siddha literature 'NAGIR KATTI' ( breast abscess) ,Synonym: Marbu katti is a disease that occurs in women of particular age (15-25 years). It generally occurs in breastfeeding women. It is a non cancerous breast tumor. It can be treated with external application like pattru – poultice. Objectives: The pattru – poultice method helps in curing of several diseases like abscess . Hence this article especially focuses on the external application ( pattru – poultice) for breast abscess in siddha medicine. In siddha literature there are more numbers of external treatment f breast abscess. Methodology : An extensive analysis of literature across books and several research papers, studies, reviews, PubMed , AYUSH and other data base, were studied. Results: Various studies from literature reveal about external therapies for breast abscess in Siddha Examples include: Amukkara ( Withania somniferum )and Red sandal wood ( Pterocarpus santalinus) with lemon juice (Citrus limon). Conclusion: Hence the external application from siddha medicine helps in curing breast abscess.