Abstract

REVIEW ON ANNAPAVALA CHENDHURAM – A SIDDHA HERBO – MARINE FORMULATION

Sabari Girija N.*, Guptaj S., Sinekha M. A., Shanmugapriya P. and Madhavan R.

Abstract

Siddha medicine is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. This system is most commonly practicing in India especially in southern regions. Annapavala chenduram is the herbo marine Siddha formulation belongs to the category of chenduram. Annapavala chenduram is the combination of Annabedhi and kodipavalam. Annabedhi is one of the uparasam (hydro chemicals) and pavalam is comes under the navamanigal (nine gems). As per Siddha literatute, Annapavala chenduram has the indication for kasam, swasakasam, Shayam, raktha ushnam, pitha ushnam, mega ushnam and aththi juram. This chenduram may be given for all diseases with suitable anubanam as an alternative medicine. Here, an attempt has been made to review the explored ethno pharmacological activities of the ingredients of Annapavala chenduram to strengthen the scientific facts favouring this formulation.

Keywords: Annabedhi, kodipavalam, annapavala chenduram, review, siddha.