Adathodai Kudineer Chooranam is a classical Siddha medicine in powder form used for making respective Kashaya manufactured by SKM Siddha & Ayurveda Company India Ltd., Erode- Tamil Nadu. It is used mainly in respiratory disorders.
Reference
Reference of Adathodai Kudineer Chooranam:
Siddha Formulary of India, part-1.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Adathodai Kudineer Chooranam:
Adathodai leaf – Vasa – Malabar nut – Adhatoda vasica – 76 % – It has broncho-dilatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-tussive and anti-microbial activities.
Athimadhuram – Licorice – Yastimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra – 8 % – Good expectorant, expels phlegm from lungs, heals respiratory diseases.
Thalisapathiri – Talispatra – Taxus baccata – 8 % – It is aromatic, appetiser, expectorant and mildly laxative.
Arishi thippili – Pippali – Long pepper – Piper longum – 8 % – It has all qualities of a typical spice like useful in indigestion, asthma, cough etc.
Indication
Indications of Adathodai Kudineer Chooranam:
- Irumal [cough]
- Pasi inmai [loss of appetite]
- Natpatta irumal [chronic cough]
- Iraippirumal [wheezing]
- Kappa churam [fever due to phlegm]
- Very effective for cough in children.
Dose
Dosage & Adjuvants of Adathodai Kudineer Chooranam:
- Take 5 g of the powder mix it with 300 ml of water, boil & reduce to 30 ml. and give it by addition with honey twice a day, or as directed by the physician.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects, package
Side effects of Adathodai Kudineer Chooranam:
- There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
- Suited for all age groups.
Presentation:
Pack of 100 g & 500 g.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
