Physicochemical Standardization of Siddha Herbal Drug Formulation - Koraikkizhangu Kudineer

Siddha systems of medicines have been widely used for thousands of years in India. Siddha medicine is a unique one as it is not only a curative but also preventive and to achieve the healthy body and mind. Siddha medicines revitalize and rejuvenate the body. The medicine in this system is prepared from raw material of herbs, metals, minerals and animal products. The present study was attempt to evaluate the physicochemical parameters of Koraikkizhangu Kudineer which is a pure herbal Siddha preparation. This medicine is used in traditional Siddha system of medicine to treat Alathidu sanni (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorder of children. But there is no standardization work reported on Koraikkizhangu Kudineer. Physicochemical parameters, Aflatoxin test were carried out. TLC and HPTLC analysis were also determined. There finding will be useful to world establishing quality control parameters for the standardization of Siddha medicine Koraikkizhangu Kudineer and can be used as reference standards for the preparation of a standardized pharmaceutical product and further quality control researches