Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF JATHIKAI CHOORANAM

Dr. T. S. Shamili*, Dr. K. Muthumari, Dr. G. Chenthamarai Selvi and Dr. M. P. Abdul Kader Jeylani

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Abstract

Jathikai chooranam is a traditional Siddha poly-herbal formulation which is mentioned in ancient siddha literature used to cure various ailments. It contains the ingredients of Jathikai, Kodiveli, Sanal seeds, Kirambu, Elakkai and Choodan. Jathikai chooranam indicates for Abdominal pain, Migraine, Rheumatic pain, Cough, Dysmenorrhoea and Menorrhagia. This preparation having various phytochemicals depends on their ingredients. The aim of the present study was to investigate the presence of phytochemicals in the selected herbal formulation.

Keywords: Jathikai chooranam, Herbs, Siddha, Phytochemical.