Year: 2026 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 503-507
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260546
Phytochemical Evaluation and Therapeutic Potential of Bavana Panjankula Thailam in Siddha Medicine
Dr. Sowmini Preetha K1, Dr. Visakh K Raj2, Dr. G Chenthamarai Selvi3, Dr. S Balamani3
1PG Scholar (III year), Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
2PG Scholar (III year), Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
3Assistant Professor, Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
4Associate Professor, Department of Nanju Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Sowmini Preetha K
ABSTRACT
The Siddha system of medicine, one of the ancient traditional healing systems of India, employs numerous polyherbal and herbo-mineral formulations for the management of various pathological conditions. Bavana Panjankula Thailam (BPT) is a classical Siddha oil preparation indicated for conditions associated with derangement of Saptha Thathukkal, including Kaanasuram, Karpasoodu, burning sensation during urination (Neerthuvarathil Yerichal), increased internal heat (Ushnam), dryness of the body (Sarira Ularal), and Malavirtha Vatham.
The present study aimed to evaluate the qualitative phytochemical profile of BPT prepared using ingredients such as Amanakku Vithai (Ricinus communis), Sevvilaneer (Cocos nucifera), and Sotru Katrazhai (Aloe barbadensis). Standard phytochemical screening was carried out following the PLIM protocol for ASU formulations.
The results revealed the presence of bioactive constituents including alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, and triterpenoids, whereas coumarins, phenols, tannins, saponins, proteins, sugars, anthocyanins, and betacyanins were absent.
These findings suggest that BPT possesses significant pharmacological potential, supporting its traditional use in managing heat-related and Vatha-predominant disorders. Further pharmacological and clinical studies are warranted to validate its efficacy and safety.
Keywords: Siddha medicine, Bavana Panjankula Thailam, phytochemical analysis, Saptha Thathukkal, Vatha disorders
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