Year: 2026 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 326-329
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260528
Phytochemical Profiling of Irumal Maathirai – A Siddha Herbo-Mineral Formulation Used in Treating Respiratory Ailments
Dr Sathya Priya R1, Dr S Balamani2
1PG Scholar, Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Associate Professor, Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr Sathya Priya R
ABSTRACT
Bioactive constituents present in the medicinal plants are responsible for various therapeutic applications. Phytochemical screening is the primary tool to unlock these specific secondary metabolites which hold the medical potential of the plants.
Objective: This study aimed to perform preliminary phytochemical screening of Irumal maathirai to identify the various bioactive components of therapeutic value.
Materials and Methods: Various solvent extracts (aqueous, ethanolic, chloroform) of Irumal Maathirai were obtained and the extracts were undertaken for qualitative phytochemical screening using standard colorimetric assays.
Results: The preliminary analysis indicated the presence of flavonoids, steroids, tannins, phenols, triterpenoids, saponins and reducing sugars in significant concentration.
Discussion: The presence of these phytochemicals indicate that the Drug Irumal Maathirai hold anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, Immunomodulatory effects. These findings provide a basis for further pharmaceutical development.
Keywords: Phytochemical screening, Bioactive compounds, Secondary metabolites, Irumal Maathirai, Anti-oxidant, Immunomodulatory.
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