Abstract

AN OVERVIEW OF KABASURA KUDINEER SIDDHA MEDICINE FOR COVID- 19

*V. S. L. S. Gayatri, S. Sundar, and K. Padmalatha

ABSTRACT

Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus. Most of the people infected with the corona virus will lead mild to moderate respiratory illness. Older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease are more likely to develop serious illness. Herbal medicines have been played an important key role in controlling infectious diseases. The scientific study on herbal medicines is new but the use of the herbal medicines has been gifted as blessing to the mankind for its fewer side effects. Plants have been one of the important sources of medicine since the dawn of human civilization. Kabasura kudineer is the best time-tested remedy from Siddha Medical system. This poly herbal Powder contains 15 herbs effective against viral infections, cough, fever and breathing difficulties. Each of its ingredients acted in a synergistic way to combat fever which is associated with respiratory tract illness. It Stimulates body immunity to fight against with Pathogens and also provides the antioxidant support to scavenge free radicals. Ministry of AYUSH has also endorsed Kabasura Kudineer is an immunity booster and preventive measure for Covid-19. In “Guidelines for Siddha Practitioners for COVID-19” the ministry has recommended consumption of decoction twice a day in the quantity of 60 ml, daily as a preventive measure. The present study was aimed the therapeutic efficacy of 15 herbs present in kabasura kudineer and the different usage of kabasura kudineer.

Keywords: COVID-19, Corona Virus, Siddha Medicine, Kabasura Kudineer.