Year: 2026 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 321-325
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260527
Preliminary Phytochemical Evaluation of Thirikadugu Mathirai - A Siddha Herbo-Mineral Formulation
Dr. Harini S*, Dr. Hariharasuthan V**, Dr. Shanmugam M**
*PG 3rd year scholar, Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai.
**PG 3rd year scholar, Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Harini S
ABSTRACT
Background: Traditional Siddha formulations are widely used for the management of various diseases due to their therapeutic efficacy and minimal side effects. Thirikadugu Mathirai is a classical Siddha herbo-mineral formulation indicated for the treatment of suram (fever) and adhisara sannipadha suram (fever associated with diarrhoea). This paper evaluated the preliminary phytochemical constituents of Thirikadugu Mathirai and provide a scientific basis for its traditional use.
Materials and Methods: Thirikadugu Mathirai was prepared according to standard Siddha procedures using purified karpoora silasathu, Coccinia grandis, Zingiber officinale, Piper nigrum, and Piper longum. Preliminary phytochemical screening was carried out using standard qualitative tests based on colour reactions and precipitation methods to identify major classes of phytoconstituents.
Results: The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, triterpenoids, phenols, tannins, and saponins. Coumarins and proteins were found to be absent. The presence of diverse bioactive constituents supports the traditional therapeutic use of Thirikadugu Mathirai in the management of fever and associated gastrointestinal disorders. Further studies involving quantitative analysis and pharmacological validation are recommended to establish its efficacy and safety.
Keywords: Thirikadugu Mathirai, Siddha medicine, phytochemical analysis, herbo-mineral formulation, Adhisara sannipadha suram, Suram
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