Invitro Study of Anti-Microbial Activity and Qualitative Bio-Chemical Analysis of Herbomineral Siddha Formulation - Vellaikku Chooranam

Rohini .V, Ananthi .S, Balamurugan .A

Abstract: Background: The Vellaikku Chooranam is a herbomineral drug used for the treatment of vellai noi (Leucorrhoea), Neerchchurukku (Dysuria), neererichal (Burning micturition). Objective: The main objective of the study is to evaluate the antimicrobial activity and the Bio-chemical analysis of vellaikku chooranam. Methodology: Vellaikku Chooranam has its reference in Kannusamiyam ennum vaithiya sekaram, page no: 33. It is tested against some gram positive, gram negative bacteria and fungus. The mean inhibitory concentration (MIC) against the Candida sps, which shows the maximum zone of inhibition, is determined. This study also analysed the Qualitative analysis of bio-chemicals in herbomineral drug of Vellaikku chooranam. Result: Vellaikku Chooranam is well effective against candida sps, and intermediate effective against staphylococcus sps. Conclusion: Vellaikku Chooranam has a significant role against the leucorrhoea.

Keywords: Vellaikku chooranam, leucorrhoea, antimicrobial, somarogam