Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Siddha formulation Asuwathi Chooranam - A Review

  • Vanitha M Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai.
  • Samundeswari P Lecturer, Department of Sirappu Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai.
  • Muthukumar NJ Head, Department of Sirappu Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.124583/jrbms.v4i2.93
Keywords: Siddha

Abstract

Siddha is one among the ancient systems of Indian Medicine. Siddha medicine serves both Therapeutic and Prophylatic concepts and hence Holistic in nature. Obesity is a public health problem that has become epidemic worldwide. Substantial literature has emerged to show that overweight and obesity are major causes of co-morbidities, including type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, various cancers and other health problems, which can lead to further morbidity and mortality. “.Asuwathi Chooranam” is one of the Sastric Siddha herbal formulation with 12 herbal ingredients. It has indications for Athithoolam (obesity) ,anemia,bronchial asthma, Abdominal pain , leprosy ,scabies, Infertility. This review is aimed to bring out scientific evidence for the therapeutic usage of Asuwathi Chooranam. . Most of the drugs have Anti-obesity activity, anti-hyperlipidemic activity, anti-oxidant  hence justifying its usage in above mentioned disease.

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