Authors : Niroshini Chandrasekaran; Aathiraga Ramesh; Agnes Sobitha Charles; Ajay Baskaran; Nishanth Subramaniyan; Vignesh Rajendran

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov1470

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Abstract : Chooranam is a traditional polyherbal formulation widely used in the Siddha system of medicine for the prevention and management of various diseases. Prepared through fine powdering and blending of medicinal herbs and spices, chooranam ensures rapid absorption, enhanced bioavailability, and ease of administration. This article reviews the classical references, preparation methods, phytochemical profiles, therapeutic properties, and clinical relevance of chooranam formulations. The pharmacological actions-such as expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, digestive, immunomodulatory, and antimicrobial effects-are highlighted with support from contemporary research studies. Safety, dosage considerations, and quality-control parameters are also discussed to correlate traditional knowledge with modern scientific perspectives. Overall, this review emphasizes the importance of chooranam as a time-tested, effective, and versatile formulation in Siddha medicine, offering a potential complementary approach for managing respiratory, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disorders.

Keywords : Phytochemical Profile, Immunomodulatory, Antimicrobial Effects, Gastrointestinal, Metabolic Disorder, Expectorant and Antitussive.

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