World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

STANDARDIZATION OF EERULLI ENNAI FOR SUZHI MAANTHAM (CHILDHOOD ASTHMA) IN CHILDREN

*Dr. S. Dhivya Bharathi MD (S), Dr. A.M. Amala Hazel, M.D(S), M. Meenakshi Sundaram, M.D(S) and V. Banumathi, M.D(S)

ABSTRACT

Siddha System of Medicine is a unique system among Indian medical system. Eerulli ennai is an herbal drug which is mentioned in Siddha Literature at Balavagadam. All the Ingredients of the trail medicine are pure herbs. Standardization is one point of safety and efficacy of the drug. The Present study deals with analyzing the physics chemical characterization, Phytochemicals, Heavy metal analysis, Specific pathogen test, Aflatoxin and Pesticide residue of Eerulli ennai to establish standard quality parameters. This study showed Refractive index determining the identity and purity, higher Saponification value improves absorption rate to the intestine, lesser free fatty acid make them less rancidity and having healthy benefits. The implication of the present findings such as Microbial contamination, Specific pathogen, Aflatoxin, Pesticide residues and heavy metal analysis may be taken into consideration of the experimental formulation may be safe.

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