Abstract

STUDY ON POLY HERBAL SIDDHA PREPARATION “MATHUMEKA CHOORANAM” BASED ON SOME PRELIMINARY STEPS OF STANDARDIZATION METHODS

Dr. S. Janani* and Dr. M.A.M. Ajwad

Abstract

In the few decades, there has been exponentially growth in the field of herbal remedies. Newer guidelines for standardization, manufacture, quality control and scientifically rigorous research will be necessary for traditional treatments. This traditional knowledge can serve as the powerful search engine that will greatly facilitate drug discovery. Standardization of herbal formulations is essential in order to assess the quality, purity, safety and efficacy of drugs based on the amounts of their active principles. The aim of the present work is to standardize “Mathumeka Chooranam” based on some preliminary steps of standardization methods. The “Mathumeka chooranam” is Siddha polyherbal formulation used in the treatment of Mathumekam (diabetes mellitus). The drug was standardized on the basis of organoleptic characters, physical characteristics and physico-chemical properties such as moisture content, ash values, extractive values (water & ethanol) were carried out according to world health organization guidelines and the results were compared with other formulation. The purpose of this standardization involves the safe, proper selection and handling of crude materials, ensure efficacy and stability of finished product, and guiding the consumer about the product.

Keywords: Mathumeka chooranam, Mathumekam, Standardization.