Abstract

In traditional system of medicine we are using single plant or mixture of plants rather than isolated compounds, due to synergism. The active phytochemical constituents of individual plants are inadequate and do not give desirable therapeutic effects, when polyherbal and herbo-mineral formulations  combining the multiple herbs in peticulous ratio, it will give an enhanced therapeutic effect and decrease the toxicity. Sugantha Malli Chooranam (SMC) is a polyherbal formula in siddha is used to treat Lasunathabitham (Tonsillitis) in children. This paper describes the qualitative analysis of Sugantha Malli Chooranam (SMC). The phytochemical analysis of SMC indicates the presence of calcium, sulphate, chloride, starch, ferrous iron, reducing sugar and amino acid revealed the enhancement of therapeutic action in Lasunathabitham (Tonsillitis).