Preliminary physicochemical analysis of Siddha mineral drug Pidaalavanam
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Abstract
To evaluate the Preliminary physicochemical and heavy metal analysis of Pidaalavanam a Siddha mineral formulation.
Methods
The Physicochemical analysis of Pidalavanam and one of its ingredient yerumai kombu seeval (Buffalo’s horn powder) was performed according to Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM) Guideline for standardization and evaluation of Indian medicine (AYUSH systems).
Results
The results showed that both Pidaalavanam and one of its ingredient of animal origin yerumai kombu seeval (Buffalo’s horn powder) are alkaline in nature with PH of 9 and 10.2 respectively. Both are soluble in conc.HCL, nitric acid and sulphuric acid and it is dispersible in water. Both the samples showed high ash values such as total ash, acid insoluble, water soluble ash, alcohol soluble ash indicating the presence of inorganic contents. The heavy metal analysis of this drug indicated the safety of this formulation as the tested heavy metals were below detectable limits.
Conclusion
This preliminary study of standardizing Pidaalavanam, would enable to meet the criteria for further preclinical and clinical research and to support its use worldwide for the benefit of the society.