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Publications

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Thomas M.Walter, “Fly away Fever” Heritage Amruth, Volume 7 Issue 2. April 2011 Pages 12-14. ISSN 0973-2764. 

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Nalini Sofia, Thomas M.Walter, K. Manickavasakam (2008) Evaluation of Laxative effect of a Siddha formulation, "Naagaraathi Elagam" in Wistar Albino Rats., Journal of Siddha, 1 (1), pp 65-67, ISSN: 0974-7001.

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Allimuthu, M. and Thomas M, Walter (2005) Preliminary studies on Siddha anti-malarial drugs.  

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Walter, Thomas M. (2005) Malaria as "Kulir Suram" in traditional Siddha medicine.  

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Walter, Thomas M. (1998) A clinical study on the tribal school students of Pachai Malai, Trichy District, Tamil Nadu, India. Documentation. Dr. Thomas M.Walter, Asst. Siddha Medical Officer, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India. 

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Allimuthu, M.; Soundararajan, S.; Thomas M, Walter and Murugan, V. (2008) Ethno-Medical knowledge of Kaani Tribes of Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu, India: photo review. P.G. Dept. of Pharmacology, Palayamkottai, T.N., India. 

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Thomas M.Walter, G. Rubia, E. Sathiya (2009) Review of ethics in traditional Siddha Medicine as defined by Siddhar Theraiyar., Siddha Papers, ISSN 0974-2522, 02 (03), LR 

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Walter, Thomas. M (2001) Zinc in alternative medicine. British Medical Journal (BMJ).  

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Walter, Thomas M (2001) Complementary medicine and medical education - What evidence do you want? British Medical Journal (BMJ) 2001. 322: 121-122.  

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Walter, Thomas M. (2002) Areca nut in alternative medicine. British Medical Journal.  

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Walter, Thomas M (2003) Catalogue of Siddha medicinal plants. Manual. Bethesda CAM Research Center, Palayamkottai, Tamilnadu. 

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Walter, Thomas M. and Sofia, Nalini H. (2007) Effects of consumption of thamboolam (conventional betel chewing) in Traditional Siddha Medicine. Siddhapapers.  

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Thomas M, Walter and Pauline, Vincent (2008) Preliminary phytochemical screening of selected Siddha herbal medicines. Siddha Papers. ISSN 0974-2522.

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Dr. R.Devarajan, Dr. Thomas M.Walter, Dr. Pauline C.Vincent (2008) Siddha Medicines for Eraippu erumal (Bronchial asthma) - Preliminary Phytochemical and Anti-Microbial studies., Siddha Papers, ISSN 0974-2522 http://www.siddhapapers.com/ , 01 (05) (RP), 05

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M. Balamurugan, Thomas M.Walter (2008) Preparation and application of Thanga Uram (Stannic Sulphidum) in traditional Siddha Medicine., Siddha Papers, ISSN 0974-2522 http://www.siddhapapers.com/, 01 (11), FP  

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Nalini Sofia, Thomas M.Walter (2009) Review of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Linn., Siddha Papers, ISSN 0974 2522, 02 (01), LR  

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Thomas M.Walter (2009) Preliminary anti-microbial screening of two Siddha Medicines, Thalaga Parpam and Thurusu Chendooram., Siddha Papers, ISSN 0974-2522, 02 (03), RP 

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S, Sulfin Nihar; M, Thomas Walter and V, Murugan (2010) Review of Ginger (Zingiber officinale, Rosc.) in Siddha Medicine. Siddha Papers, 03 World Siddha Day Special (LR 04). pp. 1-6. ISSN: 0974-2522 http://www.siddhapapers.org/literary_re.html

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 V, Murugan; M, Thomas Walter; S, Sulfin Nihar and B, Sampath Kumar (2010) Pharmacological evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory activity of Sangu Parpam (Conch) – A Siddha Medicine. Siddha Papers, 03 World Siddha Day Special (RP 04). pp. 1-5. ISSN 0974-2522

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 Thomas M.Walter, S. Sulfin Nihar, V. Murugan, “An insight into the Hypnotizing Herbs (Vashiya Mooligaigal) as per the Siddha text Pathartha Guna Sinthamani” Siddhapapers, ISSN 0974-2522, http://siddhapapers.org/?page_id=123 

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M. Ravichandran, Thomas M.Walter, S. Prema, “Anti-Microbial activitiy of a Herbo-Mineral Siddha Drug 'Linga Kattu", SiddhaPapers, ISSN 0974-2522, September2011.

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M. Ravichandran, Thomas M.Walter, S. Prema, “Anti-Fungal activity of a Siddha Herbo-Mineral medicine, Linga Kattu” https://www.researchgate.net/profile/DrThomas_M_Walter/?ev=hdr_xprf

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Suvetha, C. and Thomas M, Walter (2012) Evaluation of Naayuruvi Uppu (Salt of Achyranthes aspera, Linn). Siddha Papers. ISSN 0974-2522

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Thomas M.Walter, ‘Screening of Anti-cancer activity of Pappili – a Traditional Siddha Medicine’ Conference Paper · June 2013, Conference: International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Andhrapradesh.Available from: Thomas M. Walter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/243458218_Screening_of_Anti-cancer_activity_of_Pappili_-_a_Traditional_Siddha_Medicine

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International Journal Publications

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  1. Merish, M Tamizhamuthu, and Thomas M Walter , Review of Shorea robusta with special reference to Traditional Siddha Medicine.  Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, RRJPP | Volume 2 | Issue 1 | January - March, 2014. E-ISSN: 2321-6182 P-ISSN: 2347-2332.

  2. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter*Styptic and Wound Healing Properties of Siddha Medicinal Plants – A Review.  Int J Pharm   Bio Sci 2014 April; 5 (2): (P) 43 – 49, ISSN 0975-6299

  3. Thomas M.Walter, S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Review of Alternanthera Sessilis with Reference to Traditional Siddha Medicine, International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 2014; 6(2); 249-254 ISSN: 0975-4873.

  4. M Sathya, C Aswini, A Shifana Raheema, S Merish, and Thomas M Walter, Invitro Screening of a Poly Herbal Siddha Formula for Its Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences May-June 2014 RJPBCS 5(3) Page No. 993, ISSN: 0975-8585

  5. H. Nalini Sofia, Thomas M.Walter, S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, An Overview of Nut Grass (Cyperus Rotundus) with Special Reference to AYUSH. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Impact Factor: 5.05), 3(6): pp. 1459-1471, ISSN: 0975 8232,  09/2014.

  6. A. Shifana Raheema, C. Aswini, M.Sathya, S. Merish, Thomas M.Walter, In-Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Screening of a Poly Herbal Siddha Medicine, “Ashwathi Chooranam”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (Impact Factor 2.44),(Vol. 5(10): pp. 4395-4399.ISSN: 2277-7105,  10/2014.

  7. 7.S Merish, Thomas M Walter, M Tamizhamuthu, R Sweety Nirmala,  In-vivo Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Studies on a Topical Siddha Herbal formulation for reducing Fever, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974-2522. 01/2015; 2015(1111):1-7

  8. M Tamizhamuthu, S Merish, Thomas M Walter, R Sweety Nirmala, In-Vitro Anti-Proliferative Study of a New Herbal Formulation for Treating Breast Cancer, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. 01/2015; 2015(1111):1-8.

  9. Thomas M.Walter, R. Sweety Nirmala, S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, A Promising Herbal topical formulation ‘PPP’ for treating Bedsores. Siddha Papers 0974-2522. 01/2015; 15(01):1-7.

  10.  M. Tamizhamuthu, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter and AShifana Raheema. In-vitro Antioxidant activity of ‘Aswathy Chooranam’- a Siddha Drug, Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 75-83.

  11. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter and T Sasi Priya., Evaluation of in-vitro Anti Diabetic Activity of a Siddha Herbo- Mineral Drug,  Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 84-90.

  12. Thomas M. Walter and S Merish, Pharmacognostical Overview of “Gunma Kuligai” – a Traditional Siddha Preparation for Treating Acid Peptic Disease (APD), Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 91-97.

  13. M. Narmadha Devi, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, Compendium of Athhi Suram in Siddha system of Medicine, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 11 (3), 03/2015; Oct. 2015, :1-14.

  14.  Kalai Priya, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, A comparative study on the common aspects of Baya Suram & Anxiety disorder, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 11 (3), 03/2015; Oct,2015, :1-14.

  15. Thomas M. Walter · T.K. Bhavishya Haniya · J. Lavanya · R. Rasiga ·V.S. Nandini · C. Samuel Justin raj · G.Vibinshiya · M.R. Sama Anjum · S. Merish, Role of tastes in treatment modalities of siddha science, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1), 04/2016; April,2016(1):1-9.

  16. Thomas M. Walter · S.Merish, In-Vitro wound healing activity of Herbal topical formulation on H9C2 Heart cells, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1),04/2016; April, 2016(1):10-19.

  17. M. Dharani · J. Alamelu · K. Sabira Sherin · S. Merish · Thomas M.Walter, Role of Pugai (Fumigation) in Siddha System, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. 04/2016; Vol 12 (1), April,2016(1):20-29.

  18. D. Sowmeeyha · S.Merish · Thomas M.Walter,  Pathological review of Illaippu Noi (Tuberculosis) with special reference to Siddha Medicine, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1),04/2016; April,2016.

  19. R. Kalai Priya · S. Merish · Thomas M.Walter Review on Taste disorder (Suvai inmai) – A Siddha Perspective, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1), 04/2016; April, 2016.

  20. M. Lilly Rosy, J. Abisha, P. Sankarlatha, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, Efficacy of Siddha herbs and medicines in Treating Vikkal (Hiccups), Siddha Papers ISSN 0974-2522. 03/2016;(12):1-11.

  21.  J.Alamelu, M.Dharani, K. Sabira sherin, S.Merish, Thomas M. Walter, ‘Uniqueness of Siddha Medicine in treating diseases of the Ear,  Nose and Throat’, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974-2522. 03/2016;(12):21-28.

 

National Conference Publications

 

  1. S. Merish, M.Tamizhamuthu, B. Maheswari, M. Dhivya, A.Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M. Walter: Anti-oxidant properties of a Poly Herbal Siddha formula, Kirambu Chooranam. National World Siddha Doctors Meet 2013. 04/2013

  2. Thomas M. Walter, S. Merish, S. Thanalakshmi, A. Shakthi Paarkavi, T. Sasi Priya: A Comparative Study of Two Samples of ‘Kanthaga Parpam’ – Concerns and Considerations. National seminar on Safety and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Formulations of Siddha Medicine - 2014, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram; 01/2014

  3. Thomas M. Walter, N. S. Priya Devi, S. Thanalakshmi, S. Merish, M. Sathya: Heavy Metal Analysis of ‘Iru Nelli Karpam’ – A Siddha Medicine For Skin Disorders.. National seminar on Safety and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Formulations of Siddha Medicine - 2014, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram,  Kerala. 01/2014

  4. N.S. Priya Devi, S. Merish, A. Shakthi Paargavi, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter, ‘Heavy metal analysis of Arumuga pill – a Siddha herbal medicine’, National Conference on Indian Herbal Drugs - NACOHERB 14, at Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India., Volume: PP-41

  5. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter, R. Sweety Nirmala, ‘’Padukai pun podi’’- a Promising Herbal topical drug for  treating Decubitus ulcers, National Conference on A Prospective Approach in Herbal Medicine and Microbiology; Salem, 23/11/2014. 

  6. M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, R. Jeevanandhini, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, Physiochemical and Antimicrobial Screening of Siddha Formulation ‘Thengai Thylam’. National Conference on A Prospective Approach in Herbal Medicine and Microbiology; Salem, 23/11/2014. 

 

International Conference Publications.

 

  1. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, B. Maheshwari, M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M Walter: Anti-oxidant properties of a Siddha Herbal medicine ‘Kirambu Karpam’ (Clove).. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences., at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.; 06/201

  2. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M. Walter: Ten Ethical Commandments of the Siddhar’s for a Healthier Lifestyle. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World - 2014, Bangalore., India; 01/201

  3. Thomas M. Walter, M. Tamizhamuthu, S. Merish, M. Dhivya, R. Sweety Nirmala, Feasibility of implementing Traditional Siddha Medical Ethics in the Present Day – Lessons from the Field. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World - 2014, Bangalore., India; 01/2014

  4. V. Ponnaiya , S. Merish, Thomas  M. Walter, A Review on Antidiabetic Activity of Polyherbal Siddha Formulation Maruthampattai Kudineer, International Seminar on Diet and Diabetes, DIA-FEST-’14 held on 17th Oct, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli.

  5. Thomas M. Walter, Sweety Nirmala, S.Merish, M.Tamizhamuthu, Views of Medical Students on Corruption - Lessons from the field, 5th National Bioethics Conference, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India.; 11/12/2014

  6. N.S. Priya devi, T. Sasi Priya, M. Dhivya, S. Merish, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M.Walter, Regaining People’s Trust Through Traditional Siddha Ethical Practices, 5th National Bioethics Conference, St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, India.; 12/12/2014

  7. Thomas M. Walter, S. Merish, Anticancer Viability of a Poly Herbal Siddha Formulation on A549- Human Lung Carcinoma Cells, International Conference on Indian Traditional medicine ‘’Phytocongres 2016’’ - A conglomeration of Ancient knowledge and Modern Science organized by Centre for Advanced research in Indian System of Medicine CARISM, SASTRA University, Thanjavur held on 21st and 22nd July 2016.

  8. S. Merish, M. Dharani, J. Alamelu, K. Sabira Sherin, Thomas M. Walter, The Multi-faceted role of Urai Mathirai– The Immune pill of Siddha, International Conference on Indian Traditional medicine ‘’Phytocongres 2016’’ - A conglomeration of Ancient knowledge and Modern Science organized by Centre for Advanced research in Indian System of Medicine CARISM, SASTRA University, Thanjavur held on 21st and 22nd July 2016.

 

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Book Chapters:

 

Natural Disasters Management. Thomas M. Walter, R. Sweety Nirmala, First Edition edited by Dr. A. Rangaswamy, 02/2014; Dept. of Management Studies, Infant Jesus College of Engineering, Keelavallanadu, Tuticorin, South India.., ISBN: 978-93-81992-73-9 

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Teaching Methods for Higher Education Thomas M. Walter, A.Rangaswamy, First edited by Dr. A. Rangaswamy, 02/2014; Dept. of Management Studies, Infant Jesus College of Engineering, Keelavallanadu, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu.., ISBN: 978-93-81992-73-9
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Book:

 

Thomas M.Walter, ‘Blissful Life – The Traditional Siddha Way…’ published by WSRC (Walters’ Siddha Research Center), First Edition, March 2017.  (ISBN 978-93-81992-80-9)    http://www.siddhawalter.org/buy_books.php

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Research Gate

 

Link:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/DrThomas_M_Walter/publications

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