Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: May | Volume: 12 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 228-237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220524
Standardization of Siddha Formulation “Gandhagapoora Parpam” by Using Modern Techniques
K. Megala1, S. Janani2, V. Velpandian3, M. D. Saravanadevi4
1Pg Scholar, Post Graduate Department of Gunapadam (Pharmacology), Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India,
2Pg Scholar, Post Graduate Department of Gunapadam (Pharmacology), Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India;
3Professor, Post Graduated Department of Gunapadam (Pharmacology), Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India;
4Professor, Head of the Department, Post Graduated Department of Gunapadam (Pharmacology), Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India
Corresponding Author: K. Megala
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Siddha system of medicine is widely being practice in Tamil Nādu and the concept pertaining to drug ingredients are from plant (Mooligai), Metals, Minerals (Thaadhu) and Animal (Jeevam) origin. Cancer is one of the prime causes of mortality increasing day by day. We are in need of therapeutic for the treatment of cancer with minimal side effects. In siddha literatures tons of various formulations given for ministration of cancer. Standardization of Siddha drug is mandatory nowadays to establish their purity and its therapeutic values.
Aim: The main aim of the present study is to systematically standardize the siddha formulation of GANDHAGA POORA PARPAM is taken from Siddha text. Methods: Physicochemical analysis such as pH, ash values, and loss on drying and etc is done and etc, Phytochemical analysis such as alkaloids, Carbohydrates and etc.
Result: According to specification given for parpam the Organoleptic character of the trial drug shows justifies the genuinity, purity and quality of the finished formulation as regards to its colour, odour, Lustreless and fine powdered texture. Physicochemical analysis reveals that pH was 8.5, Ash value was 94.43 ± 1.901%, Acid insoluble ash was 0.4167 ± 0.07024%, Loss on drying at 105°C was 0.3 ± 0.05568% and etc. Phytochemical analysis gives the presence of Saponins, Betacyanin and Sugar. All the results of this study ensures that Gandhaga Poora Parpam possess therapeutic properties and for further evidence for its safety and efficacy pharmacological study has to be carried out.
Key words: Siddha, Gandhaga Poora Parpam, Standardization, Herbo-mineral formulation, Physicochemical.