Abstract

BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF A SIDDHA DRUG KUKKIL CHOORNAM

M. Padmapriya*

ABSTRACT

Siddha medicine is the traditional medicine system in India. It has its own remarkable value in the enrichment of human life through potential medicines. In human body, Skin is an extraordinary structure which acts as a barrier to protect body from harmful environment. Skin ulcers often cause a chronic discomfort and disability. Siddha system deals the acute and chronic ulcers with a wide range of drugs. Kukkil choornam, a Siddha drug taken from a classical Siddha literature. The aim of the study was to analyse the biochemical composition in this trial drug. The extract was prepared from 5grams of trial drug and it was treated with specific reagents. The change in the colour of the extract showed the presence of Calcium, Ferrous iron, Starch and Unsaturated compounds in the trial drug. Thus I conclude, the presence of these chemicals revealed the enhancement of healing action in skin ulcers.

Keywords: Siddha medicine, Skin ulcers, Kukkil choornam, wound healing.