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A Review on Role of Siddha Medicine in Improving CD4 Cells in HIV Patients

byAngel, S.; Sugamathi, P.; Kaviya, R.; Janani, A. M.

Published March 19, 2026  •  Vol. 13, Issue 2, pp. 1929–1931Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.130200177

Abstract

Siddha medicine, one of the most ancient traditional systems of medicine originating from South India, emphasizes holistic health, immunity enhancement, and disease prevention. In the context of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, depletion of CD4 T-lymphocytes remains a major concern as it leads to progressive immunodeficiency. While modern antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively suppresses viral replication, immune restoration may be slow and incomplete in some patients. Siddha medicine offers supportive and complementary approaches aimed at improving immune strength, enhancing quality of life, and supporting CD4 cell regeneration. This review elaborates on the theoretical concepts of Siddha medicine, the role of immunity (Uyir Thathukkal and Udalthathukkal), and the importance of specific Siddha formulations such as Nilavembu Kudineer, Thiripala Chooranam, and Aya Birungaraja Karpam in maintaining and improving CD4 cell counts in HIV patients.

Keywords: CD4 cells, Nilavembu Kudineer, Thiripala Chooranam

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
ISSN2321-2705
Volume / IssueVolume 13, Issue 2
Pages1929–1931
Publication dateMarch 19, 2026
DOI10.51244/IJRSI.2026.130200177
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Angel, S., Sugamathi, P., Kaviya, R., & Janani, A. M. (2026). A Review on Role of Siddha Medicine in Improving CD4 Cells in HIV Patients. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(2), 1929-1931. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.130200177

BibTeX

@article{Angel2026,
  title   = {A Review on Role of Siddha Medicine in Improving CD4 Cells in HIV Patients},
  author  = {Angel, S. and Sugamathi, P. and Kaviya, R. and Janani, A. M.},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
  volume  = {13},
  number  = {2},
  pages   = {1929--1931},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.130200177},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}