Heavy Metal Analysis of Velvanga Parpam by ICP – OES

  • Muniyappan P PG Scholar, Department of Gunapadam, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai.
  • Rishi Priya CR PG Scholar, Department of Pothu Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai.
  • Kingsly A Head of the Department, Department of Gunapadam, Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.124583/jrbms.v5i2.121
Keywords: Velvanga Parpam ( VP), ICP-OES , Tin

Abstract

Introduction : Siddha system of medicine is an ancient health system.Velvangam is one of the metal used in siddha system. Velvanga Parpam is  one among them used for the treatment of diseases like diabetes mellitus, respiratory infections and etc.

Aim:The main aim of the study is to analyze the heavy metals in the specific preparation of Velvanga Parpam.

Materials and Methods: The Drug Velvangam is purified and prepared as medicine as per siddha text. MP is subjected to ICP-OES analysis in the instrument Perkin Elmer optima 5300DV.

Result: The result indicates the presence of the elements  Phosphorus and Tin.Tin has its highest concentration of 441.210mg/L.

Discussion: It proves that a PARPAM is mainly composed of the element Tin and phosphorus .

Conclusion : This concludes that, the Velvanga Parpam is free from heavy metals and safer for human consumption. Mainly composed of the element TIN. Further  studies on Velvanga Parpam is needed to strengthen its safety and efficacy.

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Published
2023-07-05
How to Cite
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P M, CR RP, A K. Heavy Metal Analysis of Velvanga Parpam by ICP – OES. J Res Bio Med Sci [Internet]. 2023Jul.5 [cited 2024Sep.10];5(2):324-6. Available from: https://biosci.in/index.php/jrbms/article/view/121
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