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FTIR analysis of Siddha herbo-mineral drug Pattu Karuppu
Background: The Pattu karuppu is a herbal and mineral combination used for treating Soothaga Soolai(dysmenorrhoea), Soothaga Sanni (puerperal delirium), Soothaga Vettai (leucorrhoea) Objectives: To characterize the herbo mineral drug “PattuKaruppu”. Materials & Methods: The ingredients such as Lingam, Rasam, Gandhagam, Pooram, Veeram, Vellaipadanam, Kandham, Karunabi, Lavangam, Aamanakku Ennai, Kodiveliver pattai, Arakku nira pattu. Result: FTIR characterization shows the presence of some functional group such as Halo compound alkane, primary alcohol, Aldehyde where identified in Siddha herbo, mineral formulation Pattu Karuppu. This study form the base for the pharmaceutical analysis of Pattu karuppu which will be followed by safety and efficiency studies later. Conclusion: The instrumental analysis FTIR study for Pattukaruppu shows the presence of functional group through the stretch and bends which responsible for its functional activity further validate its efficiency and safety through proper standarization procedure for its potency.
FTIR, Pattu Karuppu, Functional group, pharmaceutical analysis