Abstract

Background: COVID-19 viral infection is a worldwide pandemic that created a major concern regarding the need for a suitable drug candidate for viral infections. The entire scientific community is putting up their efforts and research to find a proper cure for this. The traditional Indian Siddha system of medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine, which includes medicine, Varma, alchemy, yoga, and rejuvenation.

Methods: Kabasura kudineer is one of the Siddha herbal preparations that are being recommended by the State government of Tamilnadu, India, for protection against COVID-19. It is recommended due to its claims to have anti-viral properties and other numerous health benefits.

Results: This article thoroughly examines the Kabasura kudineer, a polyherbal formulation comprising 15 powerful ancient Indian herbals that possess various potential phytochemicals providing numerous therapeutic activities. Also, the review highlights the most important therapeutic benefits of this formulation like anti-viral properties along with other activities such as immunomodulatory, bronchodilatory, anti-asthmatic, etc.,

Conclusion: The role of Kabasura kudineer against viral diseases, especially the recent COVID- 19, is tremendous, and there is a need to enhance further research on this powerful formulation to make it more efficient and useful to the entire people community.

Keywords: Antiviral, covid-19, kabasura kudineer, polyherbal formulation, siddha medicine, unani medicine.