QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYTICAL SCREENING OF SIDDHA POLYHERBAL FORMULATION “INJI PODI” THROUGH INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES
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Inji Podi, ThamaragaNoi, Instrumental analysis, Siddha medicineAbstract
Siddha system of medicine is a traditional system originated from ancient Tamilagam in south India. According to Siddha, 4448 disease classifications are mentioned. ThamaragaNoi (coronary heart disease) is one among the disease. Various medicines are available for ThamaragaNoi in Siddha. One kind of medicine is Inji Podi (IP). Standardization of Siddha formulation is mandatory to assess the quality of the medicines for their safe and discriminate use. The aim of the study was to standardize the IP by modern instrumental analytical techniques such as FTIR, SEM and ICP-OES. SEM analysis was carried out at IIT madras that shows the presence of micro and nano particlesin IP for a better bioavailability of the drug. FTIR and ICP-OES was carried out at CCRAS, Chennai. FTIR analysis confirms the presence ofalcohols/phenols, aliphatic chains, and carbonyl-containing compounds. ICP-OES analysis indicates that the heavy metals such as Mercury, Arsenic, Lead and Cadmium are present as Below Detectable Limit. Based on the results, Inji Podi is safe, preferably non-toxic to humans for its therapeutic dose.
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