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SARS-COV-2 and Kabasura Kudineer. A Mini review on the antiviral properties of ancient siddha medicine from India.

Mini Review | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31579/2693-2156/010

SARS-COV-2 and Kabasura Kudineer. A Mini review on the antiviral properties of ancient siddha medicine from India.

  • Divya R *

Resident, Department of Physiology, Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences and Research, India.

*Corresponding Author: Divya R, Resident, Department of Physiology, Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences and Research, India.

Citation: Divya R (2020) SARS-COV-2 and Kabasura Kudineer. A Mini review on the antiviral properties of ancient siddha medicine from India. J Thoracic Disease and Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1(2); DOI: 10.31579/2693-2156/010

Copyright: © 2020 Divya R, This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Received: 23 June 2020 | Accepted: 09 July 2020 | Published: 15 July 2020

Keywords: WHO; COVID-19; therapeutic agents; siddha medicine; infections; immuno-modulatory effects; herbs; antiviral action; amukkara; nilavembu augments; kaba-sura-kudineer; respiratory symptoms

Abstract

As on 8 June 2020, World Health Organization reports that there were 6 931 000 COVID-19 cases, 400 857 deaths worldwide. In India has 256 611 COVID-19 cases, and 7135 deaths.   The current situation demands more effective preventive and therapeutic agents.

Siddha medicine is one of the oldest Indian systems of medicine. And it is most commonly practiced in India. Siddha medicine, a traditional form of indigenous medical system uses specific polyherbal formulations for the treatment of such infections with considerable success. Disparate modern medicine that doesn’t have an impact on the host immunity, Siddha medicine has various immuno-modulatory effects.  Various herbs used in siddha medicine such as Amukkara, Nilavembu augments and reinstates the human immunity ensuing its antiviral action.

Introduction

“Kirumiyal vandha thodam perugavundu"                                                                                                                 - Guru naadi

As on 8 June 2020, World Health Organization reports that there were 6 931 000 COVID-19 cases, 400 857 deaths worldwide. In India has 256 611 COVID-19 cases, and 7135 deaths [1].   The current situation demands more effective preventive and therapeutic agents [2].

Siddha Medicine

Siddha medicine is one of the oldest Indian systems of medicine. And it is most commonly practiced in India. Siddha medicine, a traditional form of indigenous medical system uses specific polyherbal formulations for the treatment of such infections with considerable success. Disparate modern medicine that doesn’t have an impact on the host immunity, Siddha medicine has various immuno-modulatory effects.  Various herbs used in siddha medicine such as Amukkara, Nilavembu augments and reinstates the human immunity ensuing its antiviral action [3].

Kaba-sura-kudineer

According to Siddha physiology, 'Kaba' or 'Kabam' epitomizes one of the three physiological principles prevailing in our body (Vatham, Pitham, Kabam). For physical and mental well-being of an individual, these three has to be sustained in equilibrium, imbalance will end up  in diseases. Derangement of 'Kabam' designates the signs and symptoms of respiratory tract diseases. 'Sura' or 'Suram' means fever. 'Kudineer' epitomizes a therapeutic formula in the form of decoction. 'Kaba Sura Kudineer', is a decoction indicated for the management of fever due to the derangement of 'Kabam'.

Role of kabasura kudineer and the pandemic:

It is a potent preparation with anti-viral and Immuno-modulatory properties.  With minimal side effects on immuno compromised and patients with co-morbid conditions [2]. The Siddha doctors community endorses 'Kaba Sura Kudineer' for the management of the signs and symptoms of covid-19. Since the medicine was in practice for more than 1000 years and it encompasses herbal ingredients, it is safe to be used [4]. 

Composition of Kaba Sura Kudineer:

1. Sukku - Zingiber officinale – Rhizome

2. Thippili - Piper longum – Fruit

3. Ilavangam – Syzygium aromaticum – Flower bud

4. Ciru kanjori ver – Tragia involucrata – Root

5. Akkirakaram ver – Anacyclus pyrethrum - Root

6. Mulli ver – Solanum anguivi - Root

7. Katukkai – Terminalia chebula – Fruit rind

8. Adathodai ilai – Justicia adhatoda - Leaf

9. Karpuravalli Ilai - Coleus aromaticus - Leaf

10. Kottam – Saussurea costus - Root

11. Seendhil – Tinospora cordifolia - Stem

12. Siruthekku – Clerodendron serratum - Root

13. Nilavembu – Andrographis paniculata – Aerial parts

14. Vattathiruppi ver – Cissampelos pareira L. - Root

15. Korai kizhangu – Cyperus rotundus – Root tuber

Preparation of Kaba Sura Kudineer: Equal part of these 15 ingredients, made into coarse powder called Kabasura Kudineer Chooranam. For decoction, add 8 gm powder in 4 glass water, boiled and reduced into 1 glass.

Dosage for COVID-19 Management: twice or thrice daily according to the severity of the fever and other respiratory symptoms. As prophylaxis once a day for three days, repeated after a gap of 3-4 days [5].

Scientific Evidence:

Recent silico molecular docking studies from India tested 37 Phytoconstituents in Kabasura Kudineer against the spike protein of SARS-COV-2 (PDB ID: 6VSB). The Chrysoeriol and Luteolin in Kabasura Kudineer Chooranam have high binding affinity and good binding interactions with spike protein. The silico pharmacokinetic and toxicity prediction found that all the Phytoconstituents have good oral bioavailability and non-toxic [2].

Conclusion

Further research is warranted to establish the efficacy of Kabasura Kudineer and its anti-viral property against SarsCoV-2, therapeutic effectiveness in covid-19 management.

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