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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

The GC-MS Analysis of Kabasura Kudineer: A Vital Siddha Drug in COVID-19 Therapy.

Aparna Sudhan, K Prabhu, Sumathi Jones, Deepalakkshmi Balakrishnan, Hayagreva Kumar Muttevi, J Kalaivannan

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Aparna SudhanDepartment of Anatomy, Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, BIHER Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
K PrabhuDepartment of Anatomy Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, BIHER Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sumathi JonesDepartment of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, BIHER. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Deepalakkshmi BalakrishnanDepartment of Research and Development, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, BIHER Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Hayagreva Kumar MutteviSt. Joseph University College of Health Sciences, Boko, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
J KalaivannanDepartment of Anatomy, Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Karaikal; Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Introduction: This study focuses on the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of Kabasura Kudineer, a Siddha formulation renowned for its properties against cold and exclusively utilized during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: The medication was obtained from a reputable Siddha vendor in Chennai, India, and subsequently extracted and subjected to GC-MS analysis. Results: The GC-MS profiling revealed the presence of several molecules, including benzoic acid, eugenol, alpha-ylangeneol, trans-2,4-dimethylthiane, S, S-dioxide, humulene, methyl 4,7,10,13-hexadecatetraenoate, 17-octadecynoic acid, 1-hexadecyn-3-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl, sulfurous acid, butyl heptadecyl ester, chloroacetic acid, tetradecyl ester, n-propyl cinnamate, oleyl alcohol, trifluoroacetate, 1-heptatriacotanol, and fenretinide. These compounds exhibit expansive medicinal roles. Conclusion: Kabasura Kudineer emerges as a highly effective remedy for cold-related ailments, particularly owing to the presence of bioactive compounds such as eugenol and humulene. These constituents play pivotal roles in antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. Further investigations into the individual medicinal efficacy of each identified molecule are warranted to substantiate the therapeutic potential of Kabasura Kudineer, providing valuable insights for future applications.

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Alpha-ylangeneolbenzoic acideugenolGC-MShumuleneKabasura KudineerSiddha

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