In vitro Antioxidant Activity of Parangipattai Rasayanam (PRM)- A Siddha Polyherbal Formulation
V. Mahalakshmi *
Department of Sirappu Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai-47, India.
A. M. Amala Hazel
Department of Sirappu Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai-47, India.
N. J. Muthukumar
Department of Sirappu Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai-47, India.
R. Meenakumari
National Institute of Siddha, Chennai-47, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: The Siddha system of medicine uses a interesting combination of herbs, minerals and metals to promote good health and longevity. Parangipattai Rasayanam is a polyherbal formulation mentioned in the Siddha literature and is indicated for Soolai (Pain), Viranam (Various ulcers), Kiranthi (Venereal diseases), Kuttam (Skin diseases), Gunmam (peptic ulcer) and Moorchai.
Aim: Evaluate the in-vitro antioxidant activity of Parangipattai Rasayanam.
Materials & Methods: The antioxidant activity of Parangipattai Rasayanam was evaluated by using various assays such as DPPH (2, 2-Diphenyl 1-2 picrylhydrazyl) Assay, Nitric Oxide Radical Scavenging Assay, ABTS Assay, Hydrogen Peroxide Radical Scavenging Assay.
Result: Parangipattai Rasayanam has promising anti-oxidant activity in the estimated assays.
Keywords: Siddha medicine, polyherbal formulation, parangipattai rasayanam, kuttam, Anti-oxidant property