Heavy metal analysis and aflatoxin assay of siddha formulation Peenisa chooranam

The aim of the study was to analyse the presence of heavy metal and aflatoxin of the siddha formulation Peenisa Chooranam, which is indicated for the respiratory related conditions. The study medicine was prepared as per the literature and both analytical studies were conducted at Regional Research Institute Of Unani Medicine (Drug Standardisation Research Unit), Chennai, according to PLIM guidelines of AYUSH to evaluate its safety profile. The result of heavy metal analysis show that the Peenisa Chooranam has no traces of lead, arsenic and shows the presence of cadmium and mercury below the WHO permissible limit. The result of aflatoxin assay show the presence of B1,B2,G1,G2 below detection limit using afla-test fluorometer. The results that have been provided will help with future study. This ensures that the Siddha medication under research, Peenisa Chooranam, was safe to use therapeutically.