Impact of siddha kaya karpam: A preventive intervention for COVID-19: A review

The Siddha system of medicine is not only well known for its curative measures but also this system spreads its wings over preventive measures too. COVID-19 is the contagious disease caused by the recently identified and named as Novel corona virus (SARS CoV-2). Its spread is considered to be the current pandemic. In this situation prevention is considered to be wiser than treatment. In Siddha system of medicine, a wide range of immune boosting formulations are available. In which Siddha Kaya karpam is also one among the treatment modality to increase one’s immunity. Inji, Chukku (Zingiber officinale) and Kadukkai (Terminalia chebula) are few Kaya karpam herbs (Rejuvenators). This article focuses on review about anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti- pyretic, immuno modulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of Inji, Chukku and Kadukkai. The result of this review provides promising hope as it consists of rich anti- oxidant, immunomodulating and also has appreciable anti-viral property particularly against respiratory viruses. This study concluded that consuming the above said Siddha Kaya Karpam medicines will improve the immunity, which helps in prevention of COVID -19.