Aim and objective: The aim of the study is to reveal the phytochemical and heavy metal studies of Purified Corallocarpus epigaeus in the aspect of siddha system of medicine.

Methods: Corallocarpus epigaeus (Aagasagarudan kizhangu) was purified according to the principles of siddha literature (“Agathiyar Gunavaagadam”) and then a study regarding validation of the phytocompounds and heavy metal analysis of purified corallocarpus epigaeus was carried out using GC-MS, ICP-OES and FT-IR.

Results: Corallocarpus epigaeus Benth.ex.hook is a familiar herb used in the siddha system of medicine because of its potent medicinal effect, which is being in practice by many siddha physicians and traditional siddha healers all over Tamilnadu, India in various forms such as powder (Chooranam) and oil (Thailam). There is a lacking in scientific evaluation of purified Corallocarpus epigaeus.

Conclusion: The methanolic extract of purified Corallocarpus epigaeus revealed six phytocompounds which are reported with several activities and effective medicinal properties. This study point outs the significance of detoxification process of this sample and it innovate platform for future researchers to go ahead with much more research in this regard.

[Keywords: Siddha, Agathiyar, Corallocarpus epigaeus, Aagasagarudan kizhangu, phytocompounds]