Preparation and Structural Characterization of Kajjali : An Ayurvedic Formulation

The present study deals with the preparation of Kajjali using equal proportions of mercury and sulphur. Prior to preparation, mercury and sulphur were purified according to procedure mentioned in Ayurvedic literature. The final product, Kajjali, was analysed for various parameters like Physical characterization, Elemental analysis by Inductive Coupled Plasma (ICP), Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX), Particle Size distribution and Determination of Particle shape by Particle size analyzer. Some of the results obtained can be used for standardization of Kajjali.