BIO CHEMICAL AND FTIR CHARACTERIZATION OF SIDDHA CLASSICAL FORMULATION INJI CHOORANAM - 2

Mathan.K.; Ahamed Mohideen.M.; Sivaranjani.K.

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

BIO CHEMICAL AND FTIR CHARACTERIZATION OF SIDDHA CLASSICAL FORMULATION INJI CHOORANAM - 2

Mathan. K. , Ahamed Mohideen. M. , Sivaranjani. K.

Abstract :

Background: The Inji Chooranam –2 is a Poly herbal Siddha formulation used for treating Suvainmai (Ageusia), Oon Veruppu(Anorexia), Pakka Vayu(Hemiplegia), Kulai Erivu, Vayvu, Kozhai and Suthaga Vayvu (Dysmenorrhoea). Objectives: To identify and characterize the compounds present in the poly herbal Siddha formulation “Inji Chooranam –2”. Materials and Methods : Inji Chooranam –2” has Inji, Thippili, Milagu, Thippili Mulam, Elam, Chukku, Jathikai, Sadamanjil, Seeragam, Sombu, Kostam, Sirunagapoo, Ilavankappathiri, Vettiver, Kirambu, Jathipathiri, Thalisa Pathiri , Naatu Sarkarai, Nei(Ghee) as its ingredients. The formulation was prepared as per the Siddha literature “ Siddha vaidhya thirattu”. The drugs was analysed Bio chemically and by using FTIR Spectrum. Result: FTIR characterization shows the presence of some functional group such as Alkyne, Nitro Compound Carbon–di–oxide, Carboxylic Acid, Sulphonamide, An Aromatic Ester, Fluro Compound, Aromatics, Halo Compounds where identified in Siddha poly herbal formulation “Inji Chooranam –2”. The Bio chemical analysis of Inji Chooranam – 2 contains Calcium, Starch, Sulphate, Ferrous Iron, Unsaturated compound and Reducing sugar. This study forms the base for the pharmaceutical analysis of Inji Chooranam – 2 which will be followed by safety and efficacy studies later