@article {105, title = {Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Pavalasilasathu Parpam, a Marine based Traditional Siddha Drug used in Leucoderma and Infectious Conditions}, journal = {International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences}, volume = {4}, year = {2015}, month = {Sept 2015}, pages = {44-47}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {44}, abstract = {

Background: Pavalasilasathu parpam (PSP) is one of the marine derived drugs used in Siddha Medicine for the treatment of leucoderma and respiratory infections. So far, no studies have been done on this drug. Objective: To prepare pavalasilasathu parpam as per the traditional Siddha literature and to evaluate its chemical changes during drug preparation processes. Materials and Methods: First, Suddhi (purification) process of pavalam (coral) and silasathu (selenite) were done by individually processed with Aloe vera juice and tender coconut water respectively. The chemical change in coral and selenite before and after the purification process was analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Then, coral and selenite were ground well together with Cissus quadrangularis juice for 12 hours and subjected to calcination process. The obtained whitish ash was called as PSP. The physico-chemical property of PSP was analyzed using ash values, FTIR, ICP-OES and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Amount of heavy metal was quantified. Results: The procedure Suddhi reduced the amount of sodium, iron, calcium, phosphorous, sulfur and magnesium in coral and selenite. Particle size ranges between 30-80 μm. Heavy metals like mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium were below detectable level. Amount of calcium, phosphorous and sulphur were 225 mg, 10 mg and 22 mg in 1 g of PSP. FTIR showed the peaks for the presence of six organic compounds. Conclusion: Pavalasilasathu parpam does not have heavy metals, but contains calcium, phosphorous and Sulphur with few organic phytochemicals derived from Cissus quadrangularis, which was used during the preparation process.

}, keywords = {Ayurveda, Bhasma, Cissus Quadrangularis, Corel, Leucoderma, Marine, Pavalam, Selenite, Siddha}, doi = {10.5530/ijpcs.4.3.2}, author = {Mekala and Sathish and Arul Amuthan} } @article {154, title = {Effect of Soaking of Phyllanthus Emblica Wood in Drinking-Water for Purification}, journal = {International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences}, volume = {1}, year = {2012}, month = {April 2012}, pages = {19-23}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {19}, abstract = {

Background: Drinking-water is purified by various methods like UV irradiation, heat treatment, adding disinfectants like chlorine etc. Aims of purification include reducing turbidity and elements, increasing taste and removing microbes. There is no single method available which can fulfill entire expectation. Siddha literatures claim that the purification could be achieved by soaking certain herbals. Objective: The present study was done to evaluate the water purifying property of Phyllanthus emblica wood. Materials and method: 1.5 L of water was taken in two different containers. Control container water was kept as such. Phyllanthus emblica wood pieces (75 g) were soaked in test container. After 48 hrs, two groups of water were filtered and investigated for physical properties, elements and level of microorganisms. Result: The color, odor, turbidity, conductivity, total dissolved solids, total alkalinity, calcium, iron, chloride and nitrate level were increased in the test container. pH, total hardness, sulphate and magnesium levels were decreased in the test container. Level of Escherichia coli, total coliforms and faecal coliforms were reduced in the test container. Conclusion: Soaking Phyllanthus emblica wood improves the purity of water. This beneficial property of Phyllanthus emblica may be used in the purification of drinking water.

}, keywords = {Ayurveda, Siddha Medicine, Traditional Method, Water Purification}, author = {Sathish and Selvaganesa Pandian and Arul Amuthan} }