A Systematic Review of The Prophylactic Role On Seerana Kudineer , A Traditional Siddha Therapeutic Drink in Corona Virus Disease-19(Covid-19)

  • Santhini N PG scholar, Department of Maruthuvam, National institute of Siddha, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai 47.
  • Mahespriya S PG scholar, Department of Maruthuvam, National institute of Siddha, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai 47.
  • R.Gomathi PG scholar, Department of Maruthuvam, National institute of Siddha, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai 47.
  • Lakshmikantham T Associate professor, Department of Maruthuvam, National institute of Siddha, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai 47.
  • Meenakumari R Director, National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai 47
DOI: https://doi.org/10.124583/jrbms.v3i4.74
Keywords: Siddha system, Seerana Kudineer, Prophylaxis, COVID 19.

Abstract

COVID 19 is a life threatening diseases.   That causes a significant decline in the world’s population. As a result the global economy is in recession. Several companies are actively involved in the process of inverting a new vaccine. The traditional Siddha system of medicine is a gift to the mankind, which treasure innumerate prophylactic medicines & therapeutic drinks. To encounter this COVID 19 pandemic situation globally .One such therapeutic drink is Seerana Kudineer which made of green Chilly, Seeragam (cumin seed), turmeric powder and salt. The ingredients are easily available and easily to prepare, cost effective & efficacious. They are well known for their anti-oxidant, anti-viral, thermoregulatory properties.

AIM & OBJECTIVE:

To review the Siddha and scientific literatures about the individual ingredients of Seerana Kudineer for their anti- oxidant, anti- inflammatory, anti- viral activites.

MATERIALS & METHODS:

References from Various Siddha classical texts, Data bases such as Google scholar, Pub Med, Recent research articles about COVID 19 have been studied this review article.

CONCLUSION:                                                 

This review through a light on the scientific basis of the individual ingredients as their anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral properties of Seerana kudineer. Thereby paves a platform and adds value to the traditional Siddha system of medicine in the war against the COVID 19 globally.

KEY WORDS: Siddha system, Seerana Kudineer, Prophylaxis, COVID 19.

 

COVID 19 is a life threatening diseases.   That causes a significant decline in the world’s population. As a result the global economy is in recession. Several companies are actively involved in the process of inverting a new vaccine. The traditional Siddha system of medicine is a gift to the mankind, which treasure innumerate prophylactic medicines & therapeutic drinks. To encounter this COVID 19 pandemic situation globally .One such therapeutic drink is Seerana Kudineer which made of green Chilly, Seeragam (cumin seed), turmeric powder and salt. The ingredients are easily available and easily to prepare, cost effective & efficacious. They are well known for their anti-oxidant, anti-viral, thermoregulatory properties.

AIM & OBJECTIVE:

To review the Siddha and scientific literatures about the individual ingredients of Seerana Kudineer for their anti- oxidant, anti- inflammatory, anti- viral activites.

MATERIALS & METHODS:

References from Various Siddha classical texts, Data bases such as Google scholar, Pub Med, Recent research articles about COVID 19 have been studied this review article.

CONCLUSION:                                                 

This review through a light on the scientific basis of the individual ingredients as their anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral properties of Seerana kudineer. Thereby paves a platform and adds value to the traditional Siddha system of medicine in the war against the COVID 19 globally.

 

Author Biography

Lakshmikantham T, Associate professor, Department of Maruthuvam, National institute of Siddha, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai 47.

Associate professor, Department of Maruthuvam, National institute of Siddha, Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai 47.

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