STANDARDIZATION OF SIDDHA POLYHERBAL FORMULATION “VALLARAI CHOORANAM”

Abstract

Standardization plays a crucial role in ensuring the authenticity, quality and safety of Siddha polyherbal formulations. Vallarai Chooranam is one among the Siddha herbal formulation which is traditionally prescribed in the management of urinary tract infection. The present study was carried out to standardize the formulation and to evaluate its microbial load and aflatoxin contamination in accordance with AYUSH protocols and WHO guidelines. The formulation showed characteristic physicochemical parameters and a well-defined HPTLC fingerprint profile, which may serve as a reference standard for identification and quality control. Preliminary phytochemical screening indicated the presence of important bioactive constituents such as carbohydrates, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, and phytosterols. Aflatoxinlevels were within the permissible limit and no pathogenic microbial contamination was detected. The findings of this study provide scientific baseline data for quality assessment and support the safe therapeutic use of Vallarai Chooranam.