SOWBHAGYA CHUNDI LEGIYAM, A SIDDHA FORMULATION FOR THE HEALTH OF PUERPERAL WOMEN: A REVIEW

The review discusses Sowbhagya Chundi Legiyam, a Siddha herbal formulation beneficial for puerperal women, particularly in the postpartum period. It highlights the main ingredient, Chukku (Zingiber officinale), and 21 other raw drugs that contribute to its effectiveness in strengthening the uterus and preventing diseases related to inadequate postnatal care. The formulation's properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-stress, anti-anxiety, tonic, diuretic, anti-thrombotic, hepato-protective, and nephro-protective effects, support women's physical and emotional recovery, infection prevention, breastfeeding promotion, and stress management during puerperium. The review suggests that further scientific validation of this herbal remedy is warranted.