Dr. Mrs. P. Vijitha

About Me

• BSMS (UoJ)
• MPhil (UoJ)

Contact Details

• Appointed as a Head / Unit of Siddha Medicine from 20.06.2015 – 12.12.2019
• Warden of the  Campus- 01.08.2016- 18.03.2019
• Student counselor- 01.04.2014-31.03.2015

Peer reviewed publications

Research publications in refereed Journal (Full paper published)

1. R and Vijitha. P. (2021). Role of Natural Product In Preventing Covid-19.., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2021; 08(9).
2. R, Paheerathan. V. (2021).Evaluation of anti-pyretic activity of Plectranthusvettiveroides. International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14(3):107‒111. DOI: 10.15406/ijcam.2021.14.00542.
3. R, Paheerathan. V, Nishanthini and Chanjuka U.(2021). Evaluate the efficacy of Antimicrobial activity of aqueous extract of Nigella Sativa seeds powder on Staphylococcus Aureus. Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science, 3(6): 972-977.
4. Paheerathan, V, (2021). Effectiveness AcalyphaIndicaon the Management of Cough. SchInt J Tradit Complement Med, 4(5): 61-66.
5. B.N, Paheerathan V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2020), Evaluation of antioxidant and phytochemical analysis of water extracted root powder of GlycyrrhizaGlabra. Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine. 05 (02): 424 – 428.
6. ShyamalaWijerathne RM, Piratheepkumar R, Paheerathan V.(2020). Evaluate the Effectiveness of Pongamiapinnata Seed Powder on Pityriasis Versicolor (Themal). J Clin&Commun Med 2(3)- 2020. JCCM.MS.ID.000139. DOI: 10.32474/JCCM.2020.02.000139.
7. J, Paheerathan. V, Piratheepkumar.R, Chanjugaa.U.(July, 2020).Evaluation of Anti-candida activity of Aqueous extracts of leaves, root and stem of Rhinacanthusnasutusagainst Candida albicansin vitro study.IAR Journal of Medical Sciences. Vol-1, (2), pp. 74-90.
8. V. (2019). Therapeutic validity of Pimpinellaannisum on Iraippunoei (Bronchial Asthma). International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.Vol 12,(5), pp.179‒184.
9. V. (2019). Efficacy of MudakkuChuranam and SivappuKukkil Oil in the Management of AzhalKeelvayu (Osteo Arthritis of the Knee Joint). Journal of Research in Traditional Medicine (JRTM). Vol 5, (1-2), pp.04-12.
10. Bavithira K, V. (2019). Conceptual study of Kuthirai Vali Noi (Grandmal Tonic Clonic Seizure) in Siddha Medicine. World Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol 8, (04), pp. 38-47.
11. T, Paheerathan. V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2019). Joint care in Siddha Medicine – Review article. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Vol 8 (5), pp: 583-588.
12. K, Vijitha.P, Piratheepkumar. R. (2018). Effectiveness of Madhucalongifolia root bark powder for Wound Healing Activity in Wistar Albino rats. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol 5(1), pp: 93-99.
13. V, Piratheepkumar. R, Kokilan. K. (2018). Efficacy of Tamarinds indica in the management of Pandu Noei. Siddha Papers, A Peer reviewed Journal. ISSN 0974- 2522. Vol. 13(1).
14. S, Paheerathan. V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2018). Efficacy of leave powder of Bambusaarundinacea on Antithrompotic activity. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol 5(3), pp: 101-105.
15. P, Vijitha.P, Piratheepkumar. R. (2018). Effectiveness of leave powder of Glycyrrhizaglabra on Vitiligo. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy. Vol 8(2), pp. 19-29.
16. V, Piratheepkumar. R, Kumaran. K. (2017). Evaluation of Wound healing activity of Nigella sativa seed powder on Wistar albino rats. Scholarly Journal of Biological Science Vol. 6(3), pp. 60-63. 

17. T, Paheerathan. V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2017). Clinical trial of the effectiveness of Calamusrotang on the management of AzhalKeelvayu (Osteoarthritis of Knee joint), International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research. Vol. 3(6), pp: 1882-1831, ISSN: 2395- 6429.
18. K, VijithaPaheerathan. V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2017). Evaluate the efficacy of root powder of   Picrorhizascrophulariiflora Pennell on the management of constipation. International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Vol. 9(1). pp:
19. K, Paheerathan. V. (2017). A review on Anti-hypertensive herbs in Siddha system. Siddha Papers. Vol 2(3), pp
20. K, Paheerathan. V, Sivakaneshan.R. (2017). Efficacy of stem of AmorphophallusPaeoniifolius on Anti Hyperlipideamic. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Vol 6(12), pp. 75-84.
21. V. (2016). Effectiveness of Syzygiumcumini (Naval) Root Decoction of on Diabetics Mellitus (Mathumeaham). International Journal Advanced Ayurveda and Pharmacy Research. Vol 2, (1), pp. 25-35.
22. V, Pawmitha, M.F.F. (2016). Effectiveness of Root Decoction of Indigoferatinctoria on Peptic Ulcer (Gunmam). International Journal of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine. Vol 4(2), pp. 141-148.
23. V, Mohommedu Hasan M.G. (2015). Evaluate the effectiveness of Sphaeranthusindicuslinn on the management of constipation. Vol 1(1), pp. 1-12.
24. VijithaPaheerathan, Piratheepkumar R. (2018). Effectiveness of decoction of Allium cepa on Peptic Ulcer. Journal of Research in Siddha Medicine. Vol 1(1), pp: 48-53.

 Peer review presentations at National/International conferences/Symposium

Published as full paper 

1. R.T.S, Paheerathan.V. (2016). Ethno botanical survey of medicinal plant species at Trincomalee Campus, Paper presented and full paper published on First International research conference- 2016 at Trincomalee Campus
2. U, Mohommadu Hasan. MG, Paheerathan.V. (2016). The study of mal identification of Munroniapinnata (Wall) Theob. asNilavembu (T)- Review, Paper presented and full paper published on First International research conference- 2016 at Trincomalee Campus. 

Published as Abstract

1. Menike A.A.I.S, Paheerathan,V, Piratheepkumar,R, Sivakanesan.R. (2020). Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents, Antioxidant Capacity, Alpha -Amylase Inhibitory activity with special reference to the Hypoglycaemic activity of Asparagus racemosus on Alloxan induced Diabetic rats. Global Congress On Sustainability for Growth & Development 2020 18th July 2020 (GCSGD 2020), organized by the collaboration of NilaiUniverisity Malaysia, Einstien Researcher’s Academy ERA, India, Fatima College Madurai, India &Galgotia University, India. 18.07.2020. 

2. Menike A.A.I.S, Paheerathan,V, Piratheepkumar,R, Sivakanesan.R. (2020). Evaluation of Hypoglycemia activity of the tuberous root powder of Asperagusracemosus on Wistor Albino rats. 2nd International Research Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine 2020, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna. 5^th -8^th of March 2020. 

3. Paheerathan,V, Piratheepkumar,R. (2018). Evaluate the effectiveness of Santalum album on the management of Leucorrhoea. National conference on Prevention and Managenent of life disorders through Siddha System of Medicine – 4th of January 2018 Central Council of Research in Siddha in collaboration with TN MGR Medical University, India.
4. V, Ushakanthan.S, Bavithra.R. (2018). Evaluation of Anti- pyretic activity of Memodicacharantia fruit juice on wistar albino rats, Paper presented and abstract published on Third International Research Conference- August 16 ^th and 17^th of 2018 at Trincomalee Campus.
5. P, SahiyaRafeek, Piratheepkumar. (2018). Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Muththunagar GS division 2017. Paper presented in first International Conference in Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
6. T, Piratheepkumar. R, Paheerathan.V. (2018). Case study on Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy by Indigenous System. First International Conference and exhibition in Indigenous medicine, ICEIM 2018. ISSN: 2651-0294, pp: 07.
7. M.A, Paheerathan.V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2018). Efficacy of powder of Myristica fragrance on management of Insomnia. First international conference and exhibition in Indigenous medicine, ICEIM 2018. ISSN: 2651-0294, pp: 20.
8. K, Sivakanesan.R, Paheerathan.V. (2018). Evaluation of wound healing activity of Pterocarpus marsupium resin powder on Wistar albino rats. First International Conference and Exhibition in Indigenous medicine, ICEIM 2018. ISSN: 2651-0294, pp: 57.
9. K, Piratheepkumar. R, Paheerathan.V. (2018). The preliminary study of Psychological diseases and treatment in Siddha Medicine – A review. First international conference and exhibition in Indigenous medicine, ICEIM 2018. ISSN: 2651-0294, pp: 21.
10. E, Paheerathan.V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2018). Case Observational study on Leprosy. First international conference and Exhibition in Indigenous medicine, ICEIM 2018. ISSN: 2651-0294, pp 11.
11. R, Dhashalini. T, Paheerathan.V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2018). SampiraniThailam – Traditional formulation for skin diseases- Review. First international confersance and Exhibition in Indigenous medicine, ICEIM 2018. ISSN: 2651-0294, pp 53.
12. V, Piratheepkumar.R, Rimzon.B. (2018). Effectiveness of decoction of Allium cepa on Peptic Ulcer, Paper presented and abstract published on National conference on Prevention and Management of life disorders through Siddha System of Medicine – 4th of January 2018  Central Council of Research in Siddha in collaboration with TN MGR Medical University, India
13. S, Paheerathan.V. (2018). Ethno botanical survey in Konesapuri, Manganai and Sampalthivu North in Trincomalee District, Paper presented and abstract published on First International Conference and Exhibition in Indigenous Medicine- 2018, organized by Department of Indigenous Medicine, Eastern Province with the collaboration of Unit of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
14. T, Paheerathan. V. (2017). A study of provoking factors of the incident for AzhalKeelvayu, Paper presented and abstract published on First Research Conference- 2017 at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
15. N, Paheerathan.V, Piratheepkumar.R. (2017). Evaluate the efficacy of root powder of   Picrorhizascrophulariiflora Pennell on the management of Constipation, Paper presented and abstract published on First International Research Conference- September 13th and 14th of 2017 at Trincomalee Campus.
16. T, Paheerathan. V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2017). Efficacy and effective dosage of Calamusrotang on AzhalKeelvayu (Osteoarthritis of Knee), Paper presented and abstract published on First International Research Conference- September 13th and 14th of 2017 at Trincomalee Campus.
17. Bavithira K, Paheerathan.V, Sivakaneshan R, Piratheepkumar R. (2017). Effectiveness of Plant Amorphophalluspaeoniifolius in obesity on Hyperlipideamic induced rat models. 1st International Research Conference- September 13th and 14th of 2017 at Trincomalee Campus.
18. F, Paheerathan.V, Piratheepkumar R. (2017). Plants used in child care around Kuchchaweli MOH area, Trincomalee. First International Research Conference- September 13th and 14th of 2017 at Trincomalee Campus.
19. Senarath P, Paheerathan.V, Piratheepkumar. (2017). Case observational study of Dengue Fever. First International Research Conference- September 13th and 14th of 2017 at Trincomalee Campus.
20. A.A.I, Paheerathan.V, Piratheepkumar R. (2017). Case Study on Tuberculosis, Trincomalee. First International Research Conference- September 13th and 14th of 2017 at Trincomalee Campus.
21. SahiyaRafeek, Paheerathan.V, Piratheepkumar. R. (2017). A systematic review on medicinal plants used to treat Diabetes Mellitus. Tradmed International Research Conference, 2017.
22. T, Paheerathan.V. (2016). Joint care in Siddha Medicine, Paper presented and abstract published on First International Research Conference, Undergraduate forum – 2016 at Trincomalee Campus.
23. K, Pholton Rajeev.SR, Paheerathan.V. (2016). Ethno botanical survey of Medicinal plant species at Kappalthurai, Paper presented and abstract published on First International Research Conference, Undergraduate forum – 2016 at Trincomalee Campus.
24. N, Paheerathan.V. (2016). Management of Constipation in Siddha System, Paper presented and abstract published on First International Research Conference, Undergraduate forum – 2016 at Trincomalee Campus.
25. R.T.S, Paheerathan.V. (2015). Review on patient satisfaction, Paper presented and abstract published on Third International Research Conference- 2015 at Institute of Indigenous Medicine.
26. Kirushanthy.K,V. (2015). Effect of Euphorbia hirta on the management of Constipation (Malakkaddu), Paper presented and abstract published on Third International Research Conference- 2015 at Institute of Indigenous Medicine.
27. S, Paheerathan.V. (2015). Effect of Pimpinellaanisum on the management of Iraippunoi (Bronchial Asthma), Paper presented and abstract published on Third International Research Conference- 2015 at Institute of Indigenous Medicine.
28. K, Paheerathan.V. (2015). Efficacy of Tamarindusindica in the management of Pandu noei (Iron Deficiency Anaemia), Paper presented and abstract published on Third International Research Conference- 2015 at Institute of Indigenous Medicine.
29. R.T.S, Paheerathan.V. (2015). Research Ethics in Traditional Medicine- Review, Paper presented and abstract published on Third International Research Conference- 2015 at Institute of Indigenous Medicine.
30. K, Paheerathan.V. (2014). Phytopharmacological aspects of Clerodendrumserratum Linn, Abstract published on Second International Research Conference- 2014 at Institute of Indigenous Medicine.
31. VijithaPaheerathan, SivaganamoneyPancharajah. (2013). Effect of MudakkuChuranam on obesity, abstract published on First International Research Conference- 2013 at Institute of Indigenous Medicine. 

• Presented with evidence- Up to 0.5 point / presentation 

1. V. (2015). Phytochemical and Pharmacological aspect of Bacopamonnieri, Paper presented and abstract published on National Ayurvedic research conference- 2015 at Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurveda Research Institute, Navinna, Maharagama.
2. V. (2015). A review on Corallocarpusepigaeusbenth.Ex hook, Paper presented and abstract published on 12th Annual Research conference- 2015 at Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
3. V. (2015). Phytopharmacological aspects of Centellaasciatica Linn, Full paper published on Second International research conference- June 2015 at Faculty of Management, University of Jaffna.
4. V. (2014). A study of causative and aggravating factors of the AzhalKeelvayu, Abstract published on Second International research conference- 2014 at Institute of Indigenous Medicine.
5. V. (2013). Efficacy of MudakkuChuranam an Indigenous drug in the management of AzhalKeelvayu. Paper presented and abstract published on International Research Conference-2013 at Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
6. V, (2012). Efficacy of SivappuKukkil Oil, An Indigenous Medicine drug, on the management of AzhalKeelvayu (Osteoarthritis of the Knee joint). Paper presented and abstract published on National Ayurvedic research conference- 2012 at Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurveda Research Institute, Navinna, Maharagama.