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PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF VETTU MARVAN KULIGAI

Dr. K. Muthu Mari, Dr. T. S. Shamili, Dr. S. Sulfin Nihar, Dr. M. P. Abdul Kader Jeylani

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Abstract

Vettu Marvan kuligai is a poly herbal formulation which is mentioned in ancient Siddha literature for the treatment of various diseases. Ingredients of Vettu Marvan Kuligai are Omam, Nabhi, Thippili, Venkaram, Venmilagu, Lingam. This Standard Poly herbal formulation indicates for 64 types of fever according to Siddha literature. Phytochemicals are chemical compound produced by plants which have a lot of medicinal values. The selected sample of Vettu Marvan kuligai have some phytochemicals that are responsible for their pharmacological activity. The qualitative chemical screening of alcohol extract of VMK is revealed the presence of various secondary metabolites such as glycosides, steroids, phenol, tannins and sugar.

Keywords: Vettu Marvan kuligai, Siddha, Phytochemical.