ICPOES Analysis of Kalappai Kilangu

Abstract

Background: The root of kalappai kilangu is mainly used in the Siddha and Ayurveda medicine. The roots and leaves used in snake bite. In this plant is tuber is used to cure Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatism, snake bite etc. Objective: The objective of present study is to detect heavy metal analysis (arsenic, lead, mercury) and other elements with the permissible limit as per WHO guidelines present in the Siddha drug kalappai kilangu which is in Purified form. Materials and Methods: The ingredient is collected, purified and prepared as per siddha literature "Padhartha Guna Vilakkam (Moola Varkam). pg. no. 198. Here the drug was subjected to standardisation by simultaneous method. (ICPO_ES Analysis equipment). (Perkin Elmer Optima 5300 DV). Results: This paper revealed the therapeutic safer level of heavy metals and other elements present in purified kalappai kilangu as per WHO guidelines with the help of simultaneous ICP OS analysis equipment (Perkins Elmer Optima 5300 DV). Conclusion: From this study the ICPO_ES analysis of purified Kalappai kilangu is free from toxicity nearby proving the safety of its utilisation in siddha system. The study forms the base for the pharmaceutical analysis of kalappai kilangu will be followed by the studies later.