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.
Highlights
As on 8 June 2020, World Health Organization reports that there were 6 931 000 COVID-19 cases, 400 857 deaths worldwide
Various herbs used in siddha medicine such as Amukkara, Nilavembu augments and reinstates the human immunity ensuing its antiviral action [3]
According to Siddha physiology, 'Kaba' or 'Kabam' epitomizes one of the three physiological principles prevailing in our body (Vatham, Pitham, Kabam)
Summary
As on 8 June 2020, World Health Organization reports that there were 6 931 000 COVID-19 cases, 400 857 deaths worldwide. A Mini review on the antiviral properties of ancient siddha medicine from India. Divya R Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, (Affiliated by Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai) Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India – 621212. Corresponding author: Divya R, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, (Affiliated by Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai) Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India – 621212. In India has 256 611 COVID-19 cases, and 7135 deaths [1].
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