Application of Analytical techniques in characterization ofCalx, a dosage form of traditional systems of medicine

Abstract

Calx is a unique dosage form of traditional medicinal system and is considered more effective than others. Calx is mainly prepared from metals and minerals. Metals and minerals are transformed either into their carbonates or oxides by Ihraq Ignition or Taklees calcination to make it suitable for internal human use. The product of calcination is known as calx or Kushta in Unani Bhasma in Ayurveda and Parpam in Siddha. Traditional methods color odor taste consistency floating test finger test wall sticks test curd test lemon test etc. for analyzing the quality and purity of calx are not efficient in detecting heavy metal toxicity. Modern analytical techniques viz. X-ray Diffraction X-ray Fluorescence Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy etc. can detect traces of metal and is more reliable for quality and purity analysis. This review is focused on the application and advantages of these techniques in the characterization of calx.nbspnbsp