Phytochemical and Biochemical Analysis of Siddha Formulation Meni Lavana Chooranam

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

                The Meni lavana chooranam is a herbomineral combination used for treating severe abdominal pain, Gunmam, Soothaga vayu^[1].

AIM & OBJECTIVE:

                The aim was to establish a fingerprint to ensure the quality and safety of Meni lavana chooranam by phytochemical and biochemical analysis.

MATERIALS & METHODS:

                The drug Meni lavana chooranam was prepared as per Siddha literature Kannusaamy parambarai vaidhiyam, ingredients such as Chukku, Indhuppu, Kariuppu, Perungayam, Omam and Kuppaimeni^[1] . The drug was subjected to Phytochemical & Biochemical analysis.

RESULTS & DISCUSSION:

           In the present study shows that The qualitative analysis of sample through phytochemical and biochemical analysis reveals the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, steroids, tannins, terpenoids, Calcium, sulphate, chloride, starch, unsaturated compounds and amino acids.

CONCLUSION

            Thus the above studies concluded that the Siddha Herbo mineral formulation "MENI LAVANA CHOORANAM" was subjected to phytochemical and biochemical analysis to provide footprints for further clinical studies.