Nilavembu Kudineer, Evidence Based Siddha Anti-Viral and Immuno-modulating Drug, A Review (Review Article)

Author(s): K Jagannathan* and G Mohanambigai

Abstract: Siddha system offers a wide range of medicines including herbal, poly herbal, herbo-mineral, mineral and organic to treat and prevent the diseases. Nilavembu kudineer (NVK) is a poly herbal decoction, prescribed very commonly for viral fevers and found to be effective in curative and preventive aspects. It contains totally nine ingredients which are used in equal proportions while preparing decoction. NVK is categorized under the class “kudineer (decoction)” which is one among 32 classifications of internal medicine described in Siddha literatures. The people of South India particularly from Tamil Nadu and Kerala experienced the effectiveness of NVK during previous chickungunya, H1N1 and dengue episodes. In the current novel corona viral outbreak also Government of Tamil Nadu started the distribution of Nilavembu kudineer and Kabajura kudineer through government hospitals and primary health centers at free of cost to the public for preventive and immune boosting purpose. The efficacy and safety of NVK and its ingredients in this context have been reported by some of the researchers previously. This background, made the authors to review available research reports, compile here to explore NVK as evidence based anti-viral and immuno modulating agent. The information in this review article may give authenticity and scientific support in the usage of medicine during viral epidemics including COVID 19.

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