Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy Vol. 10(2), pp. 145 - 152
DOI: 10.13189/app.2022.100209
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Sabari Anandh J V 1,*, Manimekalai K 1, Rajendra Kumar A 2, Bragadeeswaran S 3
1 Department of Pharmacology, MGMCRI, SBV University, Puducherry, India
2 Scientist II & I/c, Siddha Regional Research Institute (under CCRS), Puducherry, India
3 Directorate of Research and Development, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, India

ABSTRACT

Background: Algae are an excellent wellspring of biologically active secondary metabolites and have been shown to exhibit a wide range of therapeutic properties. Several Asian cultures have a strong tradition of utilizing various seaweeds extensively in cooking as well as in herbal medicines preparations. Their use in traditional medicine has been reported since time immemorial. Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the analytical specification, proximate analysis, and trace elemental analysis of Kadarpassi Chooranam. Methods: Halimeda gracilis (green alga) was collected from the Mandapam region and identified by a marine biologist. Halimeda gracilis was made into chooranam, and it was purified by using the 'Avi Enthiram' method and analytical specification, Proximate analysis, and trace elemental analysis were performed. Results: Kadarpassi Chooranam was standardized as per PLIM guidelines testing protocol, the Heavy metals were found within the normal range, Aflatoxin, Pesticide residues, Organochlorine, Organophosphorus, and Synthetic pyrethroids were found to be below the limit of quantitation (BLQ) and the microbiological test showed free of harmful pathogen. Trace elemental analysis and proximate analysis of Kadarpassi Chooranam showed significant presence, which can be used as health supplements. Conclusion: Kadarpassi Chooranam contains the permissible level of heavy metals, toxins and is free of harmful pathogens. The chemical constituents of the chooranam were characteristically studied, which showed that they contain organic compounds, which may have various pharmacological activities. So, Kadarpassi Chooranam is the first of its kind in the medicinal field. Future studies (in vitro and in vivo) will explore the potential medicinal properties.

KEYWORDS
Marine Seaweeds, Chooranam, Analytical Specification, Proximate Analysis, Trace Elemental Analysis, Phytochemical Analysis

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Sabari Anandh J V , Manimekalai K , Rajendra Kumar A , Bragadeeswaran S , "Pharmacognosy and Analytical Specification of Kadarpaasi Chooranam - A Novel Siddha Drug," Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 145 - 152, 2022. DOI: 10.13189/app.2022.100209.

(b). APA Format:
Sabari Anandh J V , Manimekalai K , Rajendra Kumar A , Bragadeeswaran S (2022). Pharmacognosy and Analytical Specification of Kadarpaasi Chooranam - A Novel Siddha Drug. Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy, 10(2), 145 - 152. DOI: 10.13189/app.2022.100209.