Abstract

INTEGRATED ANALYTICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND CONTAMINANT EVALUATION OF YAVATHI KIYAZHAM THROUGH FTIR, SEM, HPTLC, TLC, AND MICROBIAL & CHEMICAL SAFETY TESTS

T. Porkodi*, S. Shankar

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Abstract

The Siddha system is one of the oldest systems of traditional medicine in the world. The siddha system of medicine is based on the principles of Pancha Bootham (five basic elements) 96 Thathuva (factors), Arusuvai (6 tastes) and Mukkuttram (3 humours). Peptic Ulcer Disease is a condition characterized by the presence of open sores (ulcers) that develop on the mucosal lining of the stomach. PUD affected about 5–10% of the population in the world. In Siddha medicine herbal decoction is considered one of the most effective dosage forms due to its rapid absorption and therapeutic efficacy. Siddha polyherbal formulation Yavathi Kiyazham indicated for Gunmam, i.e., Peptic Ulcer from the classical text ―Anubava Vaidhya Deva Ragasiyam‖. The objective of this study is to standardize Yavathi Kiyazham in detail through FTIR, SEM, HPTLC, TLC and to screen for specific Pathogen, Pesticide residue, Aflatoxin, Analysis of heavy metal and microbial load. Analytical techniques play a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficacy and quality of herbal formulations and furthermore for global acceptance.

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