Production of Kalomegh Syrup and Studies on Its Toxic Activities

Abstract

Kalomegh syrup was prepared from ethanolic extract of kalomegh (Andrographis paniculata) leaves .The recipe composition and specification of the product has been ascertained. A toxicity test of the product has also been performed on a group of mice. Results revealed that the physical movement and growth of treated and untreated mice are normal. The hematological and bio-molecule parameters like, RBC, WBC, serum glucose, serum protein, serum cholesterol, serum creatinine etc. have been measured and found no significant or adverse effect. The product is found to be useful in anti-fever and anti-toxic. It has been uses in case of bacillary dysentery, respiratory infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, nephritis and also for dermatological diseases like crusty tetter and herpes and helminthic intestinal infestation.