Evaluation of Kadukkai Chooranam- A Review of its Therapeutic Potential

Abstract

The Siddha system of medicine is an ancient traditional health care practice that emphasizes a holistic approach using herbal, mineral, and metallic preparations. Kadukkai Chooranam is a traditional polyherbal formulation described in classical Siddha texts such as Vaithiya Vilakkam Ennum Amirtha Saakaram, is traditionally employed for managing Veezhi akkaram, which is correlated with stomatitis. The formulation consists of seven herbal ingredients, namely Terminalia chebula, Syzygium aromaticum, Mesua ferrea, Zingiber officinale, Piper nigrum, Piper longum, and Nigella sativa, which are abundant in bioactive constituents such as tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds. This review aims to evaluate the therapeutic potential of Kadukkai Chooranam by analyzing the morphology, botanical classification, traditional uses, phytochemical constituents, and pharmacological actions of each ingredient. The data were sourced from Siddha literature, online databases, and relevant scientific journals. The findings highlight that Kadukkai Chooranam exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, immunomodulatory, and wound healing activities, supporting the formulation’s traditional use in oral disorders. The synergistic action of these herbs may enhance their overall therapeutic potential and reflects the holistic principles of Siddha medicine. The study concludes that Kadukkai Chooranam potentially provides significant therapeutic value, but further experimental and clinical studies are required to establish its safety, efficacy, and clinical applicability.