Physiochemical and Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Parangipattai Chooranam – a Polyherbal Siddha Formulation
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Phytochemical and physiochemical analysis of the polyherbal Siddha preparation of “Parangipattai chooranam” being used for skin diseases (kutta noigal) especially in kaalanjagapadai (psoriasis). This study is screening of Physiochemical and Preliminary Phytochemical analysis of the Parangipattai chooranam. The powder of this formulation was subjected to physiochemical and preliminary phytochemical analysis. The physiochemical study shows such as Loss on drying is 2.83%, Total ash value is 3.14%, Acid insoluble ash is less than 1%, and Water soluble ash is 1.12%. Water soluble extraction is 47.75%, Alcohol soluble extraction is 12.74% and preliminary phytochemical screening test had reveals the presence of Carbohydrates, Glycoside, Saponin, Flavonoids, Protein and Amino acids, Diterpenes, and Quinones. The results of the study could be used as a diagnostic tool for this poly herbal formulation.Key words: Polyherbal Siddha formulation, Parangipattai chooranam, Physiochemical analysis, Preliminary phytochemical analysis.
Source: International Journal of AYUSH
Authors: Lalitha Sivasankaran, Anavarathan Vallipuram, V. Mahalakshmi, N. J. Muthu Kumar
Institution: Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2953674595