Kabasura Kudineer

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 fever.

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 properties ease fever.

 

Kabasura Kudineer

Kabasura Kudineer is a well-known Siddha medicine that consists of a whopping 15 herbal ingredients, each of them having unique characteristic features of its own. But this Churnam is extensively aimed at boosting the lungs, improving respiratory mechanism, 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.

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

Ingredients

Ginger (Chukku)

Piper longum (pippali)

Clove (lavangam)

Dusparsha (cirukancori ver)

Akarakarabha

Kokilaksha(mulli ver)

Haritaki (kadukkaithol)

Malabar nut (adathodai elai)

Ajwain (Karpooravalli)

Kusta (kostam)

Guduchi (seenthil thandu)

Bharangi (Siruthekku)

Kalamegha (siruthekku)

Raja pata (Vattathiruppi)

Musta (korai kizhangu)

Neer (Water)

Method:

Dry and grind the herbs into a coarse powder

Dry them under direct sunlight to remove the presence of any moisture particles.

Add water to the dried churnam and heat till the water reduces to ¼ to 1/8 of its initial volume.

Filter the aqueous decoction using a muslin cloth to remove the residue.

The filtrate liquid is stored and consumed within 3 hours owing to its shelf life.

Benefits Of Ingredients:

This chooranam contains the following ingredients combined in equal proportions of 6.66% of each compound to make the formulation.

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

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

Clove (lavangam) – It has the power to kill bacteria and promote liver health.

Dusparsha (cirukancori ver) – It is used to treat hemorrhoids.

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

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 the treatment of sore throat and allergies.

Malabar nut (adathodai elai) – It is used for treating upper respiratory infections and asthma.

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

Kusta (kostam) – A popular herb used in treating gout and respiratory ailment.

Guduchi (seenthil thandu) – It possesses antipyretic and immunomodulatory effects.

Bharangi (Siruthekku) – 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.

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

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 choornam 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 which 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 6-12 weeks based on the advice given by the physician.

Dosage:

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

Add 5-10 grams of choornam 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 choornam, 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 a multivitamin.