Article: THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF ASHTABHAIRAVA MATHIRAI IN FEVER MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.154138

Pages: 150-154

Author: Raghavi M, Abarna B, Sathish Adithya R, Madhavan R *

Abstract: Ashtabhairava mathirai is an herbomineral formulation used in the Siddha system. Its application in treating fever has been described in the Siddha Vaidhiya Thirattu textbook, Hence, a review of the ingredients is essential. This review aims to critically assess the available literature on the indication of Ashtabhairava mathirai in treating fever, its therapeutic potential, and its mechanism of action. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including Siddha literature. The ingredients of Ashtabhairava mathirai exhibit various pharmacological activities, such, as antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity. The study concluded that the multiple actions of ingredients of Ashtabhairava mathirai which is used to treat the condition, fever. These findings support the traditional therapeutic value of Ashtabhairava mathirai in treating 64 types of fever.

Keyword: Ashtabhairava mathirai, Siddha, Antipyretic activity, Fever, Suram, Herbomineral