KABASURA KUDINEER CHOORANAM;

Kabasura Kudineer is a well-known Siddha medicine consisting of a whopping 15 herbal ingredients, each having unique characteristic features of its own. But this Churnam is extensively aimed at boosting the lungs, improving respiratory mechanisms, and treating infectious conditions like cough, cold, fever, and other respiratory infections. This Churnam became quite well-known during the times of flu owing to its therapeutic and curative qualities.

Kabasura Kudineer Chooranam is a traditional formulation used by Siddha practitioners for effectively managing common respiratory ailments such as the flu and cold. Siddha practitioners vouch for this herbal concoction in relieving symptoms associated with respiratory health including severe phlegm, dry and wet cough, and ;

Kabasura Kudineer or Choornam possesses strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, hepato-protective, anti-pyretic, anti-asthmatic, and immunomodulatory properties. Several studies have disclosed that Kabasura Kudineer due to its anti-inflammatory properties aids in reducing swelling in the air passages while antibacterial and antipyretic.

The Churnam though in powdered form is generally consumed after infusing it in water and making a decoction or Kadha like consistency.

ROLE OF INGREDIENTS;

Zingiber officinale - Ginger (Chukku) - It is known to promote digestion and is beneficial in treating asthma and other chronic respiratory ailments.

Piper longum (Thippali) – It has the potential to treat indigestion, asthma, and cough.

Syzygium aromaticum -Clove (Lavangam) – It has the power to kill bacteria and promote liver health.

Gymnema Sylvestre -Dusparsha (Sirukancori ver) - It is used to treat hemorrhoids.

Anacyclus pyrethrum - Akarakarabha - It is used for healing mouth ulcers, sore throat, cough, and ailments caused due to the worsening of Vata dosha.

Hygrophila auriculata - Kokilaksha(Mulli ver) - A plant highly valued in ayurvedic medicine for treating jaundice, abdominal distention, and urinary infections.

Haritaki (Kadukkaithol) – Imbued with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it facilitates sore throat and allergies.

Adathoda vasica - Malabar nut (Adathodai Elai) - It is used for treating upper respiratory infections and asthma.

Coleus amboinicus - Ajwain (Karpooravalli) – It helps in relieving the common cold and cough.

Kusta(Kostam) - A popular herb used in treating gout and respiratory ailment.

Tinospora cordifolia - Guduchi (Seenthilthandu) - It possesses antipyretic and immunomodulatory effects.

Andrographis paniculata -Nilavembu - A strong herb used widely for treating allergic rhinitis, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions.

Kalamegha (Siruthekku) – It is used for cleansing and purifying the blood and liver.

Cissampelos pareira - Raja pata (Vattathiruppi) - A potent herb used for curing fever and intestinal worms.

Cyperus rotandus - Musta (Korai Kizhangu) - This herb eases fever and burning sensation.

INDICATIONS;

"Kaba Suram Kudineer" in Siddha means fever due to excess accumulation of Kapha, this Chooranam is effective in balancing the Kapha dosha which is known to infect the respiratory system. The formulation is particularly significant in lessening the symptoms associated with respiratory ailments such as fever, cough, and cold, breathing difficulty, and treating flu.

Kaba denotes Kapha dosha

Asura denotes the herb that aid in alleviating the ailments associated with Kapha disorder

Kudineer denotes concoction.

This formulation is generally made as a concoction and then administered. It is given for a period of 6-12 weeks based on the advice given by the physician.

DOSAGE AND ADJUVANTS;

Take 25-50ml of concoction twice daily or as directed by the physician.

Add 5-10 grams of Chooranam in 200ml water and boil it in low flame till the concoction is reduced to 50ml.

Side Effects

There are no side effects upon taking this Chooranam, however, it is always best to seek the advice of an ayurvedic physician before taking it. This formulation is safe when taken together with homeopathic medicine. It also does not show any adverse effects when taken along with multivitamin and mineral supplements.