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Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Heavy Metal Analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy of a Marketed Polyherbal Churna

Fatima Grace X, Sowmya KV, Rahul Raj S, Shanmughanathan S and Chamundeeswari D

Objective: Churna is similar to powder formulations available in allopathic system of medicine. In the present work, a Churna called Surya Shakti Churna was procured from the market. The main objective of the present work is to screen the phytochemical constituents present in the selected Churna and to detect the heavy metals and trace elements in the same. Method: Chemical test was performed for the screening of phytochemical constituents and atomic absorption spectroscopy was performed for the detection of heavy metals and trace elements. Result: The Churna contains alkaloids, Glycosides, Terpenoids, Flavonoids, Saponins and the test for other constituents reported negative. The heavy metal content and trace elements present in the Churna was found to be within the limits. Conclusion: From the results, the churna was standardized and its quality has been ensured for safety and efficacy.