Halimeda gracilis (Kadarpassi chooranam) Phytochemical analysis and biological significance – a novel Siddha drug

Sabari Anandh J.V.; Manimekalai K.; Rajendra Kumar A.; Bragadeeswaran S.

doi:10.1515/jcim-2022-0170

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Halimeda gracilis (Kadarpassi chooranam) Phytochemical analysis and biological significance – a novel Siddha drug

Sabari Anandh J.V. , Manimekalai K. , Rajendra Kumar A. and Bragadeeswaran S.

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Abstract

Objectives

To evaluate biological activity and the phytochemical analysis of kadarpassi chooranam. Seaweeds are the marine macro algae, species belonging to Protista kingdom that has no true system, internal vascular systems, seeds and flowers. It has a lot of biological activity and has been proven to have a lot of medicinal benefits. Since time immemorial, their usage in traditional medicine has been recognized.

Methods

Halimeda gracilis has been standardized as per siddha pharmacopoeia standard protocol guidelines and prepared kadarpassi Chooranam curtained for Phytochemical analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and carried out various pharmacological activity.

Results

The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer actions of kadarpassi Chooranam have been associated to alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, tannins, and diterpenes.

Conclusions

The Siddha medicine, kadarpassi chooranam has various phytochemical bioactive compounds, and because of its pharmacological activity can be a potential drug candidate for human use.

Keywords: Chooranam; pharmacological activity; qualitative analysis; seaweeds; Siddha medicine

Corresponding author: Sabari Anandh J.V., Faculty cum Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacology, MGMCRI, SBV University, Puducherry, India, E-mail: crony.8681@gmail.com

Research funding: None declared.
Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
Competing interests: Authors state no conflict of interest.
Informed consent: Informed consent was obtained from all individuals included in this study.
Ethical approval: The local Institutional Review Board deemed the study exempt from review.

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Received: 2022-07-13

Accepted: 2022-08-04

Published Online: 2022-09-12

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