Abstract

Abstract Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient systems of medicine practiced among Tamil speaking community particularly in southern parts of India. The medicines in this system prepared from ingredients which is obtained from herbals, mineral, metals and animal products. “Nilavaagai chooranam” is one of the Sastric Siddha Poly herbal formulation containing 5 herbal ingredients. It is indicated for Eraippu Erumal (Bronchial asthma). This review is aimed to bring out scientific evidence for the therapeutic usage of “Nilavaagai chooranam” in Eraippu Erumal ( Bronchial asthma) and focused on the pharmacological activity responsible for the therapeutic nature of the drug in Eraippu Erumal ( Bronchial asthma) Most of the ingredients used for the preparation of Nilavaagai chooranam have antiasthmatic, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. Hence justifying its usage in Eraippu Erumal ( Bronchial asthma)

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