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Abstract Aim: The aim of the present study was to identify the presence of bioactive phytocomponents in the Siddha polyherbal drug formulation Thuthuvelai chooranam by subjecting the drug to various studies like physicochemical analysis and HPTLC. Methods: The ingredients present in the Siddha polyherbal formulation Thuthuvelai chooranam was first authenticated by the botanist and was purified. The purified ingredients of the drug were grounded to make a powdered form. The prepared siddha polyherbal formulation Thuthuvelai chooranam was sent it to the lab for the physiochemical analysis and HPTLC. The mentioned physicochemical and the HPTLC was carried out at Noble Research Solutions in Kolathur, Chennai - 600 099. Results: Physicochemical analysis of the study revealed 0.64% of loss on drying (LOD) at 1050C, 1.6% of total ash value, 0% of acid insoluble ash, 24.67% of water-soluble extraction, 17.73% of Alcohol soluble extractive and the pH is 6.3. Six prominent peaks are seen in the sample's HPTLC finger printing examination, which indicates that it contains six different phytocomponents. The highest Rf value of the peaks varies from 0.04 to 0.99. Conclusion: The findings aid in determining the formulations of siddha polyherbal drug Thuthuvelai chooranam and it reveals the presence of physicochemical properties of the drug which ensures the safety and therapeutic potential in the management of Swasakaasam (Bronchial Asthma) The study drug can also be used as a reference norm for the medicine of standard pharmaceutical product and further quality control enquires. This study provides the evidence for future clinical studies.