Abstract

PREPARATION OF HERBAL FORMULATION FOR LOWERING FLUORIDE IONS IN DRINKING WATER

Richa Dayaramani* and Mrugesh Trivedi

Abstract

The described are the findings of research project titled “Lowering of fluoride levels using herbal preparations in drinking water of Kachchh region” is funded by GUJCOST under minor research project scheme. The paper presents the results of defluoridation obtained by various herbals like amla, babool bark, chitosan, orange peel powder, coconut husk etc. The defluoridation was observed as a function of pH, dose of bio-adsorbent, time, concentration of fluoride after treatment and temperature. The herbals giving best results in combination were used to prepare a formulation which can be used for defluoridation purpose within safe drinking limits as prescribed by WHO and can be used by a layman household for daily use.

Keywords: Defluoridation, fluoride ions, drinking water, Kachchh.