Kadukkai- Terminalia chebula Retz. (Elixir of Rejuvenation) – A Gift of Siddha Medicine

Aim: Natural products which are gradually gaining importance because of its medicinal value in clinical research due to their well-known property fewer or no side effects as compared synthetic drugs. World Health Organization also advised the general public focus on enhancing immune system prevent from getting affected by pandemic diseases.
 Methodology: In traditional Siddha Medicine, there is a concept known as, ‘Yegha Mooligai Prayogam’ (Yega – single, herb, and Prayogam application) deals with single herb application. Polyherbal formulation were consisting herbs, metals, minerals but, therapy safe, convenient economical. The Single therapeutic agent widely recognized nowadays. Kadukkai (Terminalia chebula Retz., Family: Combretaceae) possesses great it distributed all over India. Kayakarpam (rejuvenation) has been traditionally used India for immunomodulatory adaptogenic more recently included adjuvant several maladies. Amongst other plays an important role balances three bodily humors (Vatham, Pitham, Kabam) doshas that main reasons illness. properties support healthy bowel movements gut health. Nowadays modern science recognizes “the second brain” -perhaps ancients relationship between gastrointestinal (GI) tract clarity mind.
 Conclusion: Thereby, finds special place, superior nursing mother. This study concluded consumption certain way various respective seasons will boost our immunity helps diseases.