Abstract

Introduction:Purified Per-chloride of Mercury (veeram) is being used in Siddha system of Medicinefor curing gastric ulcer, leprosy, severe vatha diseases and venereal diseases, etc. thus is no adverse effect during the use of this drug so far. Objective:To find out the chemical compounds present is the veeram before and after purification by chemical analysis. Methodology:Physico-chemical parameters, Preliminary Tests, Tests for Acid Radicals, Tests for Basic Radicals and Other constituents with international parameters. Result:The chemical analysisalso will helpful to find out the other heavy metals and unwanted compounds project in the veeram from this analysis the active pharmacological and toxic compounds may be identified. Conclusion:The physiochemical analysis shows that some chemical compounds disappeared after purification like Silicate and Aluminum. So, the purification process of raw drug applied in siddha system of medicine is essential before drug preparation. This study will be alerted to further research in veeram.