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Dr. (Mrs.) Navaluxmy Nithiyakumar

HomeGunapadamDr. (Mrs.) Navaluxmy Nithiyakumar
Senior Lecturer Grade II

Dr. (Mrs.) Navaluxmy Nithiyakumar

Email Address

nava@univ.jfn.ac.lk

Phone Number

0766162069

Academic Profile

  • Member of the Speciality Board in Gunapadam (Pharmacology) of Siddha Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. (23rd of March 2019 – 21st of February 2022)
  • Secretary of the Speciality Board in Gunapadam (Pharmacology) of Siddha Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. (23rd of March 2019 – 21st of February 2022)
  • Chairperson for the UBL, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna. (From August 2020 – August 2023)
  • Student Counsellor, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna (1st of March 2020 – 28th of February 2021)
  • Member of Master Plan Committee for the Establishment of Herbal Garden, Regional Herbarium Center, Farm and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants for Commercial Purpose at at Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochi (2020)
  • Coordinator for the session of the orientation programme for the Academic year 2019/2020 (2021)
  • Member of Panel of Judges for competitions and Grant schemes for commercialization of inventions (21st of March 2021)
  • Member of Master Plan Committee for the Establishment of Siddha Drug Manufacturing Unit at Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochi (From 2021)
    Coordinator of Master Plan Committee for the Establishment of the center for Traditional Food Link at Ariviyal Nagar, Unit at Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochi (2021)
  • Member of the Committee to evaluate the privileges received for the privileges of Board Certification in Gunapadam Discipline.- Post Graduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. (2022)
  • Member of the Speciality Board in Gunapadam (Pharmacology) of Siddha Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. (22nd of February 2022 – 18th June 2025)
  • Committee Member of “Formulation of Siddha Pharmacopoeia” at the Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna (2022)
  • Committee Member of “Endowment for Bursaries, Scholarships, Awards, Prizes, Gold Medals and Research Grants” in the Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna (17th of October 2022)
  • External examiner for Proper examinations to Year V Semester II (2015/2016)
    Dissertation (DES-5113) , Faculty of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern
    University of Sri Lanka
    (2023)
    ● Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Post Graduate Institute of Indigenous
    Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo.
    (19th of May 2023- Effective for 3 years)

Abstract publications 

  1. The Effectiveness of Padikalinga Senthooram Used by Traditional Siddha Physician for Perumpadu(Menorrhagia) – William research centre 2nd International Conference 2019.
  2. Efficacy of Kukkilchooranam and Thaharakottaithalaim in Karappannoi(Eczema) in Traditional Medicine in Sri Lanka. – International conference on applications of smart materials – Annamalai University India.
  3. Identification of Medicinal Plants with their Potential Pharmacological Action in Kaithady, Jaffna, Sri Lanka – RISTCON 2022 – Empowering Research in a Digitally Advancing Society – 9th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference
  4. Qualitative Ananlysis of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Paurthi Vidhai Chooranam(PVC) – International Conference on Traditional Martial Arts, Siddha Workshop and Award Ceremony(CMICTMA-2024), Charithra Malika Kerala Historical and Educational Cultural Research Museum, Amaravila, Thiruvananathapuram.
  5. Survey of Medicinal Plants in Kokavil Forest, Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka – International Research Symposium on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Indigeneous Knowledge Systems
  6. A Literature Review of “Kaarudak kuligai” in the Treatment of Cobra Nenom(Nalla Paambu) in Siddha Medicine- International Conference on Exploring Evidence-Based Research in Siddha System of Medicine- ICEERS 2024.
  7. Preserving Indigenous Healing: Siddha Medicine as a Tool for Eco-tourism and Economic Revival in Northern Sri Lanka- First International Research Conference on the Prospects for Integrated Development in the North &East of Sri Lanka
  8. Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants in Nagar Kovil, Jaffna District: A Siddha Medicine Perspective- PGIS RESCON Volume 12
  9. Review on Vellai Venkaya Kulikai in Siddha Medicine- 11th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (iCAUST 2025)
  10. Traditional Wisdom Meets Modern Dentistry: Comparative Study of Chewing Sticks and Tooth – 8th International Research Conference IRC – 2025 Swamy Vipulanandha Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  11. A Literature Review of Bhaskaralavana Churna for Ajeeranam in IndigenousMedicine – Asian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology (AJAST)- Volume 6, Issue 1, Pages 01- 10
  12. Review on Classical Siddha Herbo Mineral Formulation – Sinnasivappu Kuligai (manthirai) – International Conference on Basic and Applied Research in Sidha System of Medicine, Govt, Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli- 627002.
  13. An Overview: Adulteration and Substitution in Siddha Medical System – Mediterranean Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

  • Gunapadam Mooligaiyeal II 2nd BSMS (Theory and Practical)
  • Gunapadam Thathujeevam 2nd BSMS (Practical)
  • Gunapadam Marunthu Seimuraiyeal 3rd BSMS(Theory and Practical)