Adhimathuram Chooranam is a Classical Siddha medicine it is used to treat respiratory diseases and skin diseases.

Role of ingredients;

Adhimathuram[Licorice] is known throughout the world for its wide variety of medicinal properties. The reason for these properties can be linked to a certain compound found within the roots of the plant known as Glycyrrhizic Acid. This acid, seen to the right, is said to be capable of treating ulcers and asthma or causing serious health problems if taken in large enough doses. This acid is found in higher concentrations in the fibrous root system which grows closer to the surface rather than the taproot which grows deeper. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Licorice) is a small perennial herb that has been traditionally used to treat many diseases, such as respiratory disorders, hyperdipsia, epilepsy, fever, sexual debility, paralysis, stomach ulcers, rheumatism, skin diseases, hemorrhagic diseases, and jaundice.

The following are afflictions that may be treatable with the help of licorice intake;

Peptic Ulcers

    There are mixed results that show licorice taken with antacids can help to treat ulcers.

Canker sores

    Gargling dissolved licorice may help with pain relief

Eczema

    It has been found using a licorice gel with a 2% concentration of Glycyrrhizic acid can help relieve itching, swelling, and redness.

Indigestion

    Studies have shown that using an herbal formula known as Iberogast, which also contains the anti-indigestion ingredients peppermint and chamomile, can reduce indigestion. It is unclear whether the licorice had an effect or ;             

Upper Respiratory Infections

    Licorice has been found to help with symptoms associated with asthma. The results are mixed and inconclusive whether the licorice had an effect.

Weight loss

    A study found that normal-weight patients who took grams of licorice a day for 2 months exhibited a lowering in levels of body fat. However, taking licorice over extended periods of time is known to cause many medical problems and is not advised.

Indications:

Saruma vedippu [ Skin fissure],

Thole Udhiral [ scaly and exudative],

Mega Pudaigal [ venereal rashes],

Thole thadippu [ rashes],

Neega thinnavu[ Acute itching],

Kannakadi/Poochchikadi/ Vandu kadi[ wash sting/ insect bites], and ;

Irumal (Cough),

Vayutrupan (Gastric ulcer),

Venkuttam (Vitiligo),

Kamalai (Jaundice),

Siruneer erichal (Burning micturition)

Dosage and Adjuvants;

2-gms with milk or hot water twice a day after food or as directed by the physician