Dr. (Ms.) Vinotha Sanmugarajah, B.S.M.S (1st Class), PhD (S.L)
Senior Lecturer Gr.I
Research Field: Phytochemical, Physicochemical, Antioxidant, Clinical research and Siddha Medicine
Tel: +94 21 2057146
Email: vsanmuga07@siddha
From 23rd June 2010 to 17th January 2012
- Udatkootiyal II (Anatomy) (Theory and Practical) – 2nd BSMS (First 3 months only)
- Noi Naadal Chikitchai Part I (Clinical methods) – 4th BSMS (1 month)
- Gunapadam (Thathujeeva Vakuppu) (Lectures, Tutorials, Practical) – 2nd BSMS (1 ½ years)
- Pinieyal – Parasitology (Theory) – 3rd BSMS (1 ½ years)
From 2015
- Udatkootiyal I & II (Anatomy) (Theory, Tutorials and Practical) – 1st and 2nd BSMS
- Siddha Maruthuva Moolathaththuvam (Theory & Tutorials) – 1st BSMS
From July 2020
- Noi Naadal Chikitchai Part I – 4th BSMS – Clinical Lectures (1 month) and from August 2022 onwards
- Noi Naadal Chikitchai Part II – Final BSMS – Theory & Clinical Lectures up to now
Degree : Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (First Class)/ Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Degree Obtained : 2005
- Post Graduate Studies
Degree – Ph.D in Siddha Medicine/ Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Degree Obtained : 2015
- Academic Distinctions: (Scholarships, Prizes and Other awards)
- University prizes (Thambiah Mudaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in the Fourth BSMS examination in 2004.
- University prizes (Thambiah Mudaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in the Final BSMS examination in 2005.
- “Kalanayaki Singanayakam” Memorial prize for the best performance in the Final BSMS examination in 2005.
- Award of Scholarships for PhD by Research Degrees under HETC Project, Ministry of Higher Education (2012), Sri Lanka (Ref. No. JFN/Sidda/N1).
- SFE – Best oral presentation award (Third) for the best oral presentation in the 1st International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology (ICSE 2014), Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India, March 2014.
Employment Records
- Previous Appointments
(a) Intern Medical Officer at Department of Ayurveda, Nawinna, Maharagama
From 2005 to 2006
(b) Assistant Lecturer (on Contract) at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna (2 Academic years)
2007 and 2008
(c) Ayurveda Medical Officer at Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province
From October 2008 to June 2010
(d) Lecturer (Probationary) at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
From 23rd June 2010 to 24th April 2015
(e) Lecturer (Confirmed) From 24th April 2015 to 23rd June 2015
(f) Senior Lecturer Gr. II at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
From 23rd June 2015 to 22nd June 2021
Current position:
(g) Senior Lecturer Gr. I at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
From 23rd June 2021 to date
(b) Coordinator for “Department of Moolathathuvam”, Unit of Siddha Medicine, U.O.J.
(c) Chairperson for IQAC, Unit of Siddha Medicine.
Full Paper Publications
- Gowri Rajkumar, Vinotha Sanmugarajah and Mihiri R. Jayasinghe. 2023.. Comparative Phyto and Physicochemical Parameters of the Therapeutic Plant Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels in Jaffna District. Current Scientia, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2023, Vol. 26 No. 02: 64-77. https://doi.org/10.31357/vjs.v26i02.6808
- Gowri Rajkumar, Ms. Mihiri Rangika Jayasinghe & Vinotha Sanmugarajah (2023). In vitro antimicrobial assessment of seeds of selected medicinal plants in Sri Lanka. Journal of Pharmacy, 3(1), 19-26. doi: 10.31436/jop. v3i1.179.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Gowri Rajkumar, P.A.H.R. Panambara, (2022). A Detail Review on Heart-Leaved Moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) Medicinal Plant. Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry; 6(2): 1-13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.25026/jtpc.v6i2.466
- Gowri Rajkumar, P.A.H.R. Panambara, Vinotha Sanmugarajah (2022). Comparative In Vitro antimicrobial activity of selected four medicinal plant leaves. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 17 (1): 21-29. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/vingnanam.v17i1.4188
- Rajkumar, G., Panambara, P. A. H. R., & Sanmugarajah, V. (2022). Comparative Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Evaluation of Selected Leaves of Medicinal Plants in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Borneo Journal of Pharmacy, 5(2): 93-103. https://doi.org/10.33084/bjop.v5i2.3091
- Sanmugarajah, V., & Rajkumar, G. (2022). A Review of Anti-hyperglycemic Effects of Curry Leaf Tree (Murraya koenigii). Borneo Journal of Pharmacy, 5(2): 104-114. https://doi.org/10.33084/bjop.v5i2.3300
- Rajkumar, Gowri; Jayasinghe, Mihiri Rangika; and Sanmugarajah, Vinotha (2021) “Comparative Analytical Study of Phytochemicals in Selected Antidiabetic Medicinal Plant Seeds in Sri Lanka,” Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 8(3): 145-155. Available at: https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/psr/vol8/iss3/5
- Hemachandra, G.H.T.K., Thuvaragan, S., & Sanmugarajah, V. (2021). Pharmacological screening of Eryngium foetidum Linn – A Review. Borneo Journal of Pharmacy, 4(4): 248-259.
- Sanmugarajah V, Gowreeshan M. A Literature Review of the Poly Herbo-Mineral Formulation (Vellai Venkaiyah Kulikai) that Is Commonly Used in Siddha Medical System of the Sri Lanka. J Pharm Care. 2021; 9(3): 153-160.
- Premathilake R, Thuvaragan S, Sanmugarajah V, Srikaran R, Krishnapillai N. (2021). Comparative Quality Evaluation of Different Brands of ‘Triphala’: A Polyherbal Medicine in Sri Lanka. J Young Pharm. 13(3):226-9.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah (2020). A REVIEW ON THERAPEUTIC AND PHARMACOGNOSTIC PROPERTIES OF VELLARUGU (ENICOSTEMMA LITTORALE BLUME). International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research (IJAPR), April 2020, 8(4), 47-67. https://ijapr.in/index.php/ijapr/article/view/1448
- Musthafa Mufaza, Hasim Nisra, Kalaichelvi Sounthararajan, Vinotha Sanmugarajah (2020). “Thaalisapaththiri Chooranam (Poly herbal Formulation) in Siddha Medicine- A literature review”, International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (IJAM), Review Article, January – March 2020: Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 23-29. https://www.ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/1366
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah (2019). “A study of the Standard tool for Prakriti Assessment in Indigenous Medicine”, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (WJPR) March 2019, Vol. 8, Issue 5, pp. 574-582.
- Nushrath Roshana Mansoor, Vinotha Sanmugarajah (2018). “A Literature Review on Medicinal Plants are using for the Management of the Snake bite in Traditional Medicine”, Asian Plant Research Journal (APRJ), SCIENCE DOMAIN, July 2018, 1(1), pp.1-18. Article no.APRJ.43080.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew, Sri Ranjani Sivapalan (2018). “Assessment of the Routine Functional Activities in the Comparative Siddha Medical Treatment for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka”, Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Health (JOCAMAR), SCIENCE DOMAIN, 5(4), June 2018, pp. 1-15.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew, Sri Ranjani Sivapalan (2018). “In-Vitro Antioxidant Activities of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Enicostemma littorale Blume”, RA JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH, Volume 04, Issue 04, April-2018: pp. 1649-1655.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew, Sri Ranjani Sivapalan (2017). “Socio-Demographic and Risk factors associated with Knee osteoarthritis” Elixir International Journal, Elixir Orthopedics, 102, January 2017: pp. 44126-44130.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew, Sri Ranjani Sivapalan. “Comparative Standardization of Siddha Medicated oil: Thalangai Ennai, a Poly Herbal Formulation”, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2016: pp. 713-719.
- S. Vinotha, I. Thabrew, S. Sri Ranjani (2015). Phytochemical Screening of Various Extracts of Root of Withania Somnifera (L) Dunal, Archives of Business Research (ABR); 3(2): pp. 179-184.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrewand Sri Ranjani Sivapalan, (2014). Standardization of Amukkirai Chooranam, a Traditional Herbal Preparation in Siddha System of Medicine, European Journal of Medicinal Plants (EJMP), SCIENCEDOMAIN international, 2015; 5(2): 1-13. Article No- EJMP. 2015.013.
- S. Vinotha, I. Thabrew, S. Sri Ranjani, “In-Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Two Selected Herbal Medicines”, International Journal of Medical, Health, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Engineering, International Scholarly and Scientific research and Innovation, International Science Index, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET), Vol. 8, No: 12, 2014; pp. 732-737.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew, Sri Ranjani Sivapalan (2014). “STANDARDIZATION OF VELLARUGU CHOORANAM: A SIDDHA HERBAL DRUG”, International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, 2014; 2(3): 44-53. Available online at: http://ijapr.in
- S Vinotha, I Thabrew, S Sri Ranjani, (2013) – Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Different Extracts of Whole Plant of Enicostemma littorale Blume. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 99-104.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew and Sri Ranjani Sivapalan. (2014). Comparative Phyto-Physicochemical Studies on Selected Medicinal Plants, Enicostemma littorale Blume and Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal. International Journal of Medicinal chemistry and Analysis (IJMCA), Vol 4, Issue 1, pp. 46-52. Available at www.ijmca.com
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew and Sri Ranjani Sivapalan. (2013). A Quality Assessment {Phyto, Physicochemical Profile} of root of Withania somnifera (Linn) Dunal, International Journal of Advances in Science and Technology (IJAST), Vol. 7, No.1, July 2013, pp. 64-72. Available at www.ijast.org
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew and Sri Ranjani Sivapalan. (2013). Phyto, Physicochemical Standardization of Medicinal Plant Enicostemma Littorale, Blume, International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) Journal of Pharmacy, Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2013, pp. 52-58. Available at www.iosrphr.org
Abstract in Journal
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Irangaine Thabrew and Sri Ranjani Sivapalan (2012). “A quality assessment {physico–phytochemical profile} of root of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal used traditionally for therapeutic purposes in Sri Lanka”. Journal of Ayurveda Integrative Medicine (J-AIM) 2013, Suppl. 1; pg.18 (From abstract book of 5th World Ayurveda Congress 2012, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India; 7-10 Dec 2012), Downloaded free from http://www.jaim.in
Abstract in PhD Thesis
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, (2015). “A Comparative Clinical Study on the Efficacy of Amukkirai / Vellarugu chooranam with Thalangai ennai in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis”, Abstract of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Thesis, 24th April 2015, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna.
Publication in Abstracts / Proceedings of Conferences / Symposia/ presentations etc. attended
- Vilochana AAS, Rajkumar G, Sanmugarajah V, 2024. Comparative analysis of phytochemical and antioxidant activities of different parts of the medicinal plant; Ocimum sanctum Linn in Jaffna District. Proceedings of International Research Conference in Health Sciences – IRCHS 2024, 2nd April 2024 – Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, p. 65.
- Vethanayakan K., Sanmugarajah V. and Rajkumar G. 2024. A Comparison of the phytochemicals and In Vitro antioxidant activity of different parts of Syzygium cumini in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka for the preparation of nutraceuticals. Proceedings of 11th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2024). 24th January 2024. Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, p. 94.
- Vethanayakan K., Sanmugarajah V. and Rajkumar G. 2024. A comparison of the antimicrobial activity of various parts of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of National Symposium on Agriculture & Life Sciences (NSALS), Undergraduate Research Symposium. 5th January 2024, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture (FASEA) of Uva Wellassa University (UWU) of Sri Lanka, p. 38.
- S.M.D.N. Serasinghe, G. Rajkumar and V. Sanmugarajah (2023). COMPARISION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF ARTOCARPUS HETEROPHYLLUS LAM, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association – Abstracts of Research Papers, 29th Annual sessions 2023, University of Jaffna, Volume 29, No 1, 29 – 31 March 2023, p.13 .
- Krishnapillai N, Thuvaragan S, Vinotha S (2023). Microscopic and Microbial Analysis of Marketed ‘Triphala’ Formulations available in jaffna, sri lanka. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association – Abstracts of Research Papers, 29th Annual sessions 2023, University of Jaffna, Volume 29, No 1, 29 – 31 March 2023, p. 21.
- Serasinghe S.M.D.N., Sanmugarajah V. and Rajkumar G. (2023). Comparative In-vitro Antioxidant activity of different parts of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam used in the Management of Diabetes mellitus. Proceedings of 10th Rahuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2023). 18th January 2023. Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. p. 61.
- US Aheshani Jayathilaka, Gowri Rajkumar, Vinotha Sanmugarajah (2022). COMPARATIVE PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF MEDICINAL PLANT Psidium guajava L. IN JAFFNA DISTRICT. 5th International Research Conference (TRInCo – 2022). 9th – 12th November 2022, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
- P.A.H.R. Panambara, G.Rajkumar, V. Sanmugarajah (2022). Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis of leaves and flowers of the medicinal plant Ocimum tenuiflorum L. Proceedings and Abstracts of Faculty Annual Research Session 2022 (FARS 2022), Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, 3rd November 2022, p. 24.
- S. M. D. N. Serasinghe, G. Rajkumar and V. Sanmugarajah (2022). Preliminary analysis of phytochemicals in different parts of Jack fruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings and Abstracts of International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2022 (ICPAS 2022), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, 14th October 2022, p. 26.
- Umeshika Supunsara Aheshani Jayathilaka, Gowri Rajkumar, Vinotha Sanmugarajah. A comparative study of screening and quantitative determination of phytochemical compounds in different parts of the antidiabetic medicinal plant Psidium guajava L. in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 26th Annual Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering Conference 2022 (TASME 2022). Toronto, Canada, 22nd August 2022. p. 108.
- Jayasinghe M.R., Rajkumar G., Sanmugarajah V. and Thavaranjit A.C. (2022). Comparative physicochemical analysis of seeds of selected medicinal plants used in Traditional Medicine. Proceedings and Abstracts of 9th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference 2022 (RISTCON 2022): 19th January 2022, p. 76.
- J.A Mihiri Rangika, G Rajkumar, S Vinotha. (2021). Comparative in vitro antimicrobial activities of selected medicinal plant seeds used in control of Diabetes mellitus. Proceedings and Abstracts of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture 2021 (ICDA 2021): 3rd & 4th December 2021, p. 91.
- P.A.H.R. Panambara, G. Rajkumar and V. Sanmugarajah (2021). COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS IN LEAVES OF FOUR SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2021 (RESCON), Sri Lanka: 29th – 31st October 2021, p. 109.
- S. Vinotha, I. Thabrew, S. Sri Ranjani, (2021). A Goniometry Assessment on the Efficacy of Vellarugu Chooranam with Thalangai Ennai in the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: An Open Clinical Trial. Proceedings and Abstracts of Sri Lanka Medical Association 134th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Organized by SLMA, 21st – 24th September 2021, pp. 156 (Poster Presentation done).
- P.A.H.R. Panambara, G Rajkumar, S Vinotha, A. Vengadaramana (2021). Comparative Study on the Antibacterial Activity of Four Medicinal Plants Leaves. Proceedings and Abstracts of 7th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICAUST 2021) organized by Institute of Indigenous medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 10-11 June 2021, p. 103. (Poster presentation).
- JA Mihiri Rangika, G Rajkumar, S Vinotha (2021). Comparative analysis of phytochemicals presents in seeds of four medicinal plants used in control of Diabetic mellitus. Proceedings and Abstracts of 7th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICAUST 2021) organized by Institute of Indigenous medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 10-11 June 2021, p. 61. (Oral presentation).
- S. Vinotha, I. Thabrew, S. Sri Ranjani, (2018). ‘Efficacy of Siddha Formulation (Amukkirai chooranam with Thalangai ennai) in the treatment of Knee osteoarthritis assessed by WOMAC score: Open Clinical Trial”, Sri Lanka Medical Association 131st Anniversary International Medical Congress , Organized by SLMA, 27th – 29th July 2018, pp. 33 (Oral Presentation done), Ceylon Medical Journal volume 63, Supplement 1 July 2018.
- Piramila, T. Krishanthy and S.Vinotha (2017). “A Review on Kayakalpa Mooligaigal (rejuvenating herbs) Which are Using in the Siddha Medicine”. Proceedings and Abstracts of 5th International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICUAST 2017), organized by Institute of Indigenous medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 26-27 October 2017, p. 22 .
- Sanmugarajah, V, Thabrew, I, Sivapalan, SR (2015). Goniometer assessment on Knee osteoarthritis among patients seeking Ayurveda Medicine in Jaffna District, 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress of Sri Lanka Medical Association, Organized by SLMA, 5th – 8th July 2015, pp. 223 (Poster Presentation done).
- Sanmugarajah, V, Thabrew, I, Sivapalan, SR (2015). Association between Body Mass Index and Knee osteoarthritis among patients seeking Ayurveda Medicine in Jaffna District, 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress of Sri Lanka Medical Association, Organized by SLMA, 5th – 8th July 2015,pp. 239 (Poster Presentation done).
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew and Sri Ranjani Sivapalan(2015). Efficacy of Vellaruguchooranam with Thalangaiennai in the Treatment of Knee osteoarthritis and Life style assessed by WOMAC score, Proceedings of Ayurveda Expo 2015 International Symposium, Organized by The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, 3rd to 5th July 2015 (Oral Presentation done).
- S. Vinotha, I. Thabrew, S. Sri Ranjani, (2014). “In-Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Two Selected Herbal Medicines”, Proceedings of XII International Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (ICMAP 2014), Hotel Jen Penang, Penang, Malaysia World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET), International Science Index, Vol. 08 No: 12, Part I, 4thand 5th December 2014; pp. 35-40.
- S. Vinotha, I. Thabrew, S. Sri Ranjani, (2014). “Comparative Standardization of Siddha Medicated Oil: Thalangai ennai, a Poly Herbal Formulation”, Proceedings and Abstracts of 2nd International Research Symposium of Rajarata University (IRSYRU 2014), Rajarata, Sri Lanka, Extended abstract, 29th and 30th October 2014, pp. 428-433.
- V Sanmugarajah, I Thabrew, S R Sivapalan. (2014). Comparative Phytochemical screening and anti-arthritic potential in different extracts of Enicostemma littorale and Withania somnifera”, Proceedings and Abstracts of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA) 2014, University of Sri Jeyewardanepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, August 2014, p. 191.
- Sanmugarajah V, Thabrew I, and Sivapalan S. R. (2014). In-Vitro Antioxidant Activities of Amukirai choornam, a Siddha Herbal Preparation”, Proceedings and Abstracts of HETC Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2014, p. 64.
- Vinotha S., Thabrew I., and Sri Ranjani S. (2014). In-Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Siddha Herbal Preparation, Vellargu choornam ”, Proceedings and Abstracts of Jaffna Science Association, 21st Annual sessions, University of Jaffna, Volume 21, No 1, 2-4 April 2014, p. A05.
- S. Vinotha, I. Thabrew, and S. Sri Ranjani. (2014). “Comparing the In-Vitro Antioxidant activities of Selected Siddha Herbal preparations Amukkirai and Vellarugu chooranam”, Proceedings and Abstracts of 1st International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology (ICSE 2014), organized by Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India, 7 – 9 March 2014, p. 85.
- Vinotha, S., Thabrew, I. and Sri Ranjani., S. (2013). “Standardization of Vellarugu chooranam, a Siddha Herbal Drug”, Proceedings and Abstracts of 1st International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine 2013, organized by Institute of Indigenous medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 19-21 December 2013, p. 88.
- Vinotha, S., Thabrew, I. and Sri Ranjani., S. (2013) “Standardization of a Siddha Herbal Preparation, Amukkirai chooranam”, Proceedings and Abstracts of World Congress on Pharmaceutical Science and Technology 2013, organized by International Society for Nature & Health Care Inc., USA in collaboration with Industrial Technology Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 16-18 December 2013, p. 48.
- S Vinotha, Ira Thabrew, and S Sri Ranjani. (2013). Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Different Extracts of Whole Plant of Enicostemma littorale Blume, – Proceedings and Abstracts of KDU International Symposium 2013, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, August 2013, p. 50.
- S Sri Ranjani and S Vinotha. (2013). “Preliminary Study on Medicinal Plant – Sida cordifolia Linn”. Proceedings and Abstracts of KDU International Symposium 2013, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, August 2013, p. 49.
- S. Vinotha, Ira Thabrew, and S. Sivapalan. (2013). “Phytochemical Screening of Various Extracts of Root of Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal” – Proceedings and Abstracts of Jaffna Science Association, 20th Annual sessions, University of Jaffna, Volume 20, No 1, 21-23 April 2013, p. A05.
- Sanmugarajah V, Thabrew I, and Sivapalan S. (2013). “Comparative Phyto-Physicochemical Studies on Selected Medicinal Plants, Enicostemma littorale Blume and Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal”.- Proceedings and Abstracts of 5th International Conference on medicinal Plants and herbal products (ICMPHP 2013), Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, India, Poster abstracts, January 2013, P 10.
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew and Sri Ranjani Sivapalan. (2012). A quality assessment {physico – phytochemical profile} of root of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal used traditionally for therapeutic purposes in Sri Lanka. Proceedings and Abstracts of 5th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo 2012. World Ayurveda Foundation and Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, 7th to 10th December 2012. p. 53. Available at www.ayurworld.org
- Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ira Thabrew and Sri Ranjani Sivapalan. (2012). Analytical Study of Thalangai Ennai: A Pain Relieving Siddha Medicated Oil. – Proceedings and Abstracts of 3rd International Conference on Holistic Medicine (ICHM) 2012. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, 17th and 18th November 2012. p. 52. Available at www.cmb.ac.lk/wp.
- Vinotha, S., Thabrew, I. and Sivapalan., SR. (2012). Quality Assessment of Medicinal Plant Enicostemma littorale, Blume by Physico-Phytochemical Analysis. Proceedings and Abstracts of Pandit G.P. Wickramarachchi Memorial International Research Symposium 2012. BMICH, 7th to 9th November 2012. p. 53.
Book Publication
- “Healthy Life with Nature for Constipation” – In book of POKISHAM (The Treasury of Knowledge), THULIRGHAL Non-Government Organization, Caxton Printers, Jaffna, 2009, 1st edition: pp. 116-122.
- Hand book of How to do Research? Local Government Symposium and Exhibition 2009, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province, 1-9.
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8. உள்ளம் தூய்மையாக இருப்பின் இறைவேண்டுதல்கள் எதற்கு? தினகரன். 27.12.2021: பக்கம் 05.
9. உடல் உபாதைகளை தீர்ப்பதில் ‘மூலிகைகளின் அரசி’ துளசி. தினகரன். 20.01.2022: பக்கம் 04.
10. ஆரோக்கிய வாழ்வுக்கு ஆதாரம் தாவர உணவுகள். தினகரன். 26.01.2022: பக்கம் 04.
11. நீரிழிவைக் கட்டுப்பாட்டில் வைத்திருப்பதில் பெருமளவில் உதவும் இயற்கை மருத்துவம். தினகரன். 09.03.2022: பக்கம் 05.
12. எமது உடல் எடையை சீராக பேணுவதே ஆரோக்கிய வாழ்வுக்கான அடிப்படை. தினகரன். 30.03.2022: பக்கம் 06.
13. முதுமையில் இயற்கையுடன் இயைந்த ஆரோக்கிய வாழ்வு. யாழின் தேடல், யாழ்ப்பாண விஞ்ஞானச் சங்கம் பிரிவு A, 2022, ISSN 2682-6917, பக்கங்கள் 12-18.
14. தற்கால மாணவர்களுக்கான விஞ்ஞானக் கல்வியின் முக்கியத்துவமும் அதனை மேம்படுத்துவதற்கான வழிமுறைகளும். யாழின் தேடல், யாழ்ப்பாண விஞ்ஞானச் சங்கம் பிரிவு A, 2022, ISSN 2682-6917, பக்கங்கள் 8-11.
15. மனிதனுக்கு மனஉளைச்சல் தரும் பாரிய பிரச்சினை உறக்கமின்மை. தினகரன். 28.04.2022: பக்கம் 11.
16. குடற்புண் உபாதையிலிருந்து விடுபடுவதற்கு நமது சீரிய வாழ்க்கை முறையே அருமருந்து. தினகரன். 02.06.2022: பக்கம் 05.
17. மனித ஆரோக்கியத்துக்கு ஊட்டச்சத்துக்களை வழங்கும் பாரம்பரிய சிறுதானியங்கள். தினகரன். 02.06.2022: பக்கம் 10.
18. அன்பு இல்லாத வாழ்க்கை என்பது வெறும் சூன்யம். தினகரன். 20.07.2022: பக்கம் 05.
19. மன அழுத்தத்தை விரட்டியடிப்பதே மகிழ்ச்சியான வாழ்வுக்கு ஆதாரம். தினகரன். 29.08.2022: பக்கம் 05.
20. வருடாந்தம் பல்லாயிரம் பேரின் உயிரைப் பறிக்கும் வீதி விபத்துக்கள். தினகரன். 19.10.2022: பக்கம் 05.
21. மக்களின் உடல், உள ஆரோக்கியத்துக்கு வழிவகுக்கும் அன்றாட செயற்பாடுகள். தினகரன். 26.01.2023: பக்கம் 04.
22. போதையற்ற ஆரோக்கிய வாழ்வை மேம்படுத்துவோம். யாழின் தேடல், யாழ்ப்பாண விஞ்ஞானச் சங்கம் பிரிவு A, தேடல் – 1, இதழ் – 07. 2023, ISSN 2682-6917, பக்கங்கள் 09 -12.
23. அநேக வியாதிகளை தீர்க்கும் அருமருந்தான வெள்ளறுகு. தினகரன். 15.05.2023: பக்கம் 05.
Participated workshops / Seminars
- Workshop on Research Methodology to promote research skill among Siddha Medical Practitioners in Jaffna, jointly organized by Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, NP; Regional Director of Health Service, Jaffna and Applied Section of Jaffna Science Association was held during 9th, 12th & 14th December 2008 at RDHS office, Jaffna.
- Training Programme on Research Competencies organized by HETC project, Human Resource Development (HRD), Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka was held on 19th to 23rd September 2011 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo.
- Pre-conference workshop on Ethics Review of Research proposals was held on 27th January 2012 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna for the Regional Medical Congress, Jaffna 2012 organized by Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) collaboration with the Jaffna Medical Association.
- Two workshops (Information & communication Technology in Allopathic & Holistic Medicine and Fostering International Research Collaboration) in the 3rd International Conference on Holistic Medicine, University of Colombo, from 17th to 18th November 2012 at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.
- Two workshops (Strategic planning for Sri Lankan Universities and Strategic planning- methods and tools) were held on 28th and 29th January 2013 at Staff Development Centre, University Jaffna.
- The workshop (Fundamentals to statistics and SPSS programme) was held on February to April, 2013 (20 hours) at Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna.
- Four days training programme on “R” Statistical methods workshop (An Open Source Statistical Software for Modeling & Computing – R and R studio) organized by HETC Project, Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka was held on 12th, 13th, 26th&27th August 2013 conducted University of Kelaniya.
- Two workshops (Peer review journal publication and Impact factor for journal) were held on 7th& 8th March 2014 at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India.
- A workshop on “Managing Bibliographic References using End Note software” was organized by the Staff Developing Centre held on 21st June 2014 at Computer Unit, University of Jaffna.
- Pre conference workshop in Ayurveda Expo 2015 International Symposium on 3rd July 2015 at BMICH, Colombo.
- The workshop and congress on 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress of Sri Lanka Medical Association, Organized by SLMA, on 5th – 8th July 2015 at Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
- The 1st and 2nd Workshops on Curriculum Development 2006 for Siddha Medicine from 24th to 25th April 2016 at Mini- Auditorium, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna and on 20th August 2016 at NITM, Nawinna, Maharagama respectively.
- “Library User Awareness” seminar which was held on 25th April 2017 at the Computer unit, University of Jaffna.
- “Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop”, 3rd International Day of Yoga organized by High Commission of India, Colombo and Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province which was held on 24th May 2017 at the Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
- “Workshop on Reading Manuscripts” which was organized by the Department of the Indigenous Medicine, Northern province on held from 8th – 14th June 2017 at the Auditorium, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Kaithady.
- Continuous professional Development Programmes for Academics Staff (Strategic Planning and Management for Universities – Concepts and Procedures & Tools and Techniques), organized by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna was held on 5th August 2017 at 8.30 am to 4.00pm in the Mini-Auditorium, Department of Physics, University of Jaffna.
- The “Workshop on Assessment and Evaluation” {Resource Person Prof. Kalyani Perera, Emeritus Professor in Animal Science, University of Peradeniya} which was organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on held 2nd February 2018 at 8.30 am to 5.30 pm in the Mini- Auditorium, Department of Physics, University of Jaffna.
- The “Workshop on Curriculum Design and Revision” {Resource Person Prof. Kalyani Perera, Emeritus Professor in Animal Science, University of Peradeniya} which was organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on held 3rd February 2018 at 8.30 am to 5.30 pm in the Mini- Auditorium, Department of Physics, University of Jaffna.
- The “Pre conference workshop of ICESM 2018” which was organized by the Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna collaborated with the Ministry of AYUSH, India, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, NP on held from 23rd to 25th February 2018 in the Auditorium, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
- The workshop and congress on 131st Anniversary International Medical Congress of Sri Lanka Medical Association, Organized by SLMA, 27th – 29th July 2018 at Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
- Seminar on Programme Review which was conducted by Prof. G. Mikunthan, Director/ IQAU was held on 29th August 2018 at Auditorium, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
- Training session on URKUND: Detect and Prevent Plagiarism was organized by the Library, UoJ for university academics on 17th September 2018 at Seminar hall, Main Library, University of Jaffna.
- Hands-on Training Session on URKUND: Detect and Prevent Plagiarism was organized by the Library, University of Jaffna for the academic staff on 11th January 2019 at Computer Unit, University of Jaffna.
- Workshop for the Self Evaluation Report (SER) Writing for Programme Reviews (PR) in State Universities 2019 was Organized by the UGC on 22nd January 2019 at the Auditorium of the UGC, Ward Place, Colombo.
- Focus Group Discussion (Student Counselors) on Ragging violence among University students which was held on 7th March 2019 from 12.00 noon to 1.30 pm at University Student Union Boardroom, University of Jaffna.
- Workshop on Payee Tax which was held on 10th April 2019 from 10.00 noon to 12.30 pm at Kailasapathy Auditorium, University of Jaffna.
- Workshop on Psycho-social Intervention which was organized by the Well – being center, University of Jaffna on 12th June 2019 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm at the Staff Development Center, University of Jaffna.
- Workshop on Counselling and Psycho-social Support I for student counsellors of the University of Jaffna which was organized by the Well-being center, University of Jaffna on 10th July 2019 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at the SDC Conference Hall in the Union Complex, Staff Development Center, University of Jaffna.
- Discussion on finalizing the Revised curriculum of the Siddha Medicine Unit, Faculty of Applied Science, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 13th July 2019 from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
- Workshop on Featuring Google for Educators which was organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on held 25th July 2019 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at Computer Lab, University of Jaffna.
- Training Programme for members of Core Groups and Specialty Boards, Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine 23rd October, Wednesday, 2019 at Boardroom, PGIIM, Colombo.
- Workshop on Preventing Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) which was organized by the Staff Development Center and the Centre for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE) of University of Jaffna on 13th November 2019 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at the Mini- Auditorium, Department of Physics, University of Jaffna.
- Workshop on Counselling and Psycho-social Support II which was organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 20th November 2019 from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm at the Mini- Auditorium, Department of Physics, University of Jaffna.
- ‘Seminar on R-Repository’ (Resource Person: Mrs. T. Jenan. Snr. Asst. Librarian, UOJ) which was held 23rd September 2022 at the Boardroom of Unit of Siddha Medicine.
Participated Programmes & Conferences:
- Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE), 2012 was held from 20th to 21st July 2012 at University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Pandit G. P. Wickramarachchi Memorial International Research Symposium 2012 at BMICH was held from 7th to 9th November 2012.
- 3rd International Conference on Holistic Medicine, University of Colombo, from 17th to 18th November 2012 at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.
- Siddha Symposium and Exhibition 2012 was held on 10th, 11th & 20th June 2013 at Navakkiri Herbal Garden, Jaffna.
- Jaffna Science Association, 20th Annual sessions, University of Jaffna was held from 21st to 23rd April 2013.
- Regional Scientific Meeting of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) was held on 29th June 2013 at Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna.
- KDU International Symposium 2013, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Ratmalana was held on August 2013.
- World Congress on Pharmaceutical Science and Technology 2013, organized by International Society for Nature & Health Care Inc., USA in collaboration with Industrial Technology Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 16-18 December 2013, at Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
- 1st International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICUAST 2013) organized by Institute of Indigenous medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 19-21 December 2013.
- 1st International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology (ICSE 2014), was held on 7th & 8th March 2014 at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India.
- Jaffna Science Association, 21st Annual sessions, University of Jaffna was held from 2nd to 4th April 2014.
- HETC Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka was held on July 2014 at Galadari hotel, Colombo.
- International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA) 2014, University of Sri Jeyewardanepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 13th& 14th August 2014.
- 2nd International Research Symposium of Rajarata University (IRSYRU 2014), Rajarata, Sri Lanka, was held on 29th and 30th October 2014 at Rajarata University.
- XII International Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (ICMAP 2014), Hotel Jen Penang, Penang, Malaysia organized by World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) was held on December 2014.
- Ayurveda Expo 2015 organized by Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine and National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, on 3rd to 5th July 2015 at BMICH, Colombo.
- 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress of Sri Lanka Medical Association, Organized by SLMA, on 5th – 8th July at Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
- Siddha Symposium and Exhibition 2015, organized by Department of Indigenous medicine, Northern Province, Sri Lanka on 2015 at Kalmadunagar.
- Curriculum Development Programme for the Postgraduate Diploma in Siddha Medicine.
- Inauguration ceremony for the 3rd International Day of Yoga [Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop] organized by High Commission of India, Colombo, Astanga Yoga Mandir, Cultural Centre, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province and Unit of Siddha Medicine was held on 24th May 2017 from 8.30 am to 10.00 pm at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
- International Day of Yoga (Title: Yoga towards Healthy Future) organized by Sports Science Unit, University of Jaffna which was held on 28th June 2017 at Kailasapathy Auditorium.
- Meeting & discussion about clarified issues raised in writing SER + IR with Prof. Uma Coomarasamy {one of the writer of IR and PR manuals} was held on 8th January 2018 at I.00 pm at Faculty of Graduate studies, University of Jaffna.
- JSA Silver Jubilee Celebrations with dinner which was organized by the JSA, UOJ on 3rd of February 2018 at Green Grass Hotel, Jaffna.
- Inauguration ceremony for the 4th International Day of Yoga [Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop] collaborate with Astanga Yoga Mandir, Cultural Centre, Indian High Commission, Colombo, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province and Unit of Siddha Medicine was held on 10th May 2018 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
- Sri Lanka Medical Association 131st Anniversary International Medical Congress, Organized by SLMA, 27th – 29th July 2018, at Galadari Hotel, Colombo. The programme includes a thought provoking debate the illustrious and Professor N D W Lionel Memorial Oration, Dr. S C Paul Oration and the Dr. S. Ramachanchran Memorial Oration.
- Siddhar Day 2018 was celebrated at Agastiyar Mallai, Muthur, Trincomalee on 26th December 2018 by the Siddha Medical Student Association.
- Releasing of e-Siddha Newsletter 2017 was held on 27th December 2018 at Siddha Auditorium, Unit of Siddha Medicine.
- Releasing of Siddha Magazine for 2015/2016 by former SMSA was held on 29th December 2018 at Siddha Auditorium, Unit of Siddha Medicine.
- § Participated in the Medical camp was held on 5th October 2019 at at Yogar Swami Elders Home, Vannerikulam, Kilinochchi.
- Special Guest and delivered speech in the Christmas Celebration at Uduvil American Mission Nallayan Church on 29th December 2019.
Chairperson for the Sessions
- Act as a Chairperson and received an appreciation certificate for the Session of “Yoga demonstration for Elders” in the 3rd International Day of Yoga [Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop] organized by High Commission of India, Colombo, Astanga Yoga Mandir, Cultural Centre, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province and Unit of Siddha Medicine was held on 24th May 2017 from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm at Home for the Aged, Kaithady.
- Act as a Chairperson and received an appreciation certificate for the Session of “Yoga demonstration for Elders” in the “Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop”, 4th International Day of Yoga [Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop] collaborate with Astanga Yoga Mandir, Cultural Centre, Indian High Commission, Colombo, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province and Unit of Siddha Medicine was held on 10th May 2018 from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm at Home for the Aged, Kaithady.
- Registration at Sri Lanka Clinical Trials Registry (SCTR)
Clinical trial for PhD research study registered through online at Sri Lanka Clinical Trials Registry (SCTR) which is a primary registry linked to the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry platform on 2012. This registered trial can be accessed via the WHO – ICTRP website Reg. No. SLCTR/ 2012/ 009
- 1st Efficiency Bar Examination for the Ayurvedic Medical Officers successfully completed – 2009
Memberships
- Life Member of Jaffna Science Association – Section C, University of Jaffna, from 2008.
- Active Member of Jaffna Science Association – Section C, University of Jaffna, on 2015.
- Member of University Teacher’s Association, University of Jaffna, from 2010.
- Executive member of University Teachers Association, University of Jaffna from 2016 to 2017.
- Senior Treasurer of Siddha Medical Student Association from September 2016 to 2017.
- Secretary of National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine (NRCEIM) 2017.
- Member of Advisory committee, Organizing committee, Editorial committee, Review committee, and Session organizing committee for National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine (nrceim) 2017 which was held on 27th, 28th & 29th January 2017.
- Member for the IT and Web committee of the University of Jaffna from 2017.
- Member of the Alumini of Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna from 28th July 2017.
- Committee member of Community Engagement, Consultancy and Outreach for SER writing IR, IQUA University of Jaffna from September 2017.
- Executive member for the Jaffna Science Association’s Section C – subcommittee/ University of Jaffna from 2017.
- Youth Coordinator at Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Jaffna Center from 15th January 2016 to 15th January 2018.
- Member of following sub-committees of the Unit of Siddha Medicine: Curriculum, Quality assurance, IT & Web, Sports, Building, and Research and Higher Degree sub committees.
- Chairperson for the IT & Web sub committee/ Unit of Siddha Medicine from January 2017.
- Member of Organizing committee for International Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine (ICESM) 2018 which was held from 23rd to 27th February 2018.
Resource Person
- As a Resource person, sharing knowledge in a health awareness programme and discussion for Brahmakumaris on “Diseases affecting the joints, reduction of complications and prevention” which was organized by the, Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre, on 28th January 2024 (9.45 am – 11.45 am) at Suhathamam Hall, Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre, Jaffna.
- As a Resource person, Sharing experience of MPhil/ PhD in Siddha Medicine to the Ayurveda Medical Officers in Northern Province which was organized by the Ayurveda Welfare Society, NP via Zoom 10th September 2022.
- Nominated as a resource person for the workshop on development of the programmes (Special Intervention Programme for Chronic Kidney Disease, Communicable Diseases, Non communicable Diseases and Special need Childrens) conducting by Community Medical Officers from Northern Province which was organized by Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, NP.
- Act as a Resource person and received an appreciation certificate for the Session of “Yoga demonstration for Elders” in the 3rd International Day of Yoga [Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop] organized by High Commission of India, Colombo, Astanga Yoga Mandir, Cultural Centre, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province and Unit of Siddha Medicine was held on 24th May 2017 from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm at Home for the Aged, Kaithady.
- Act as a Resource person and received an appreciation certificate for the Session of “Yoga demonstration for Elders” in the “Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop”, 4th International Day of Yoga [Curtain Raise Yoga Workshop] collaborate with Astanga Yoga Mandir, Cultural Centre, Indian High Commission, Colombo, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province and Unit of Siddha Medicine was held on 10th May 2018 from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm at Home for the Aged, Kaithady.