Preparation and Standardization of Siddha Herbal Formulation Bhavana Panchankula Thailam

Abstract

Introduction: Antenatal period is an important phase in women’s life. Antenatal care is significant to ensure the pregnant women and her foetus are in good health. Certain food and behaviour may affect her pregnancy. Siddha system of medicine assures good antenatal care. According to Siddha literature Theraiyar Thaila Varga Churukkam, have quoted many thailam preparations for both internal and external use. Bhavana Panchankula Thailam which is one among them is specially indicated for antenatal care and also for various other diseases like Ganachudu, Karupachudu, Siruneer Paathai Thabitham, Sarrira Varatchi, Marunthugalin Ushnam and Malachikal The aim of the study is to standardize the components of Bhavana Panchankula Thailam Aim: To validate the components of Bhavana Panchankula Thailam and interpret the components with possible medical roles. Materials and methods: Bhavana Panchankula Thailam was prepared as per Siddha literature. The oil was analyzed by using physico-chemical analysis, FT-IR, ICP-OES, and GC-MS. Result and Conclusion: Characterization plays a major role to identify the nature of the drug by physico-chemical analysis, FT-IR analysis shows the presence of functional groups, ICP-OES for presence of heavy metals. The instrumental analysis GC-MS study for “Bhavana Panchankula Thailam “shows the presence of Free Fatty Acids. Keywords: Bhavana Panchankula Thailam, GC-MS, Free Fatty Acids, physico-chemical analysis, FT-IR, ICP-OES.