SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION OF GANDHAGA SARKKARAI THROUGH FTIR, ICP-OES AND TGA ANALYSIS
Arunkumar G.*, Murugavel R., Anbarasan B., Kingsley J. and Visweswaran S.
Abstract
Plants and metals have been using in Siddha traditional medicine since
long years ago. The aim of the present study is to standardize
Gandhaga Sarkkarai, a Siddha herbo mineral preparation through
modern techniques. FTIR, ICP-OES and TGA analysis were done in
this study. The results revealed the presence of Alcohol, Alkene,
Aromatic, Amine, Ether, Ester and Alkyl halide. Elements such as
Calcium, Iron, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Sulphur, Phosphorus
and Zinc were present. The stability of the drug is at the range of 50 –
4000 C. Thus, the drug Gandhaga Sarkkarai is scientifically validated.
Keywords: Gandhaga Sarkkarai, FTIR, ICP-OES, TGA.
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