Pharmacognostical and analytical study of Kushmanda ghrita, a polyherbal formulation, for pharmaceutical standardization
Journal Title: The Journal of Phytopharmacology - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Kushmanda Ghrita is a unique polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation recommended in the management of various psychological disorders mentioned in Astanga Hridaya and also in Bhaishajya Ratnavali and the formula given is the same, selected for present study. Aim of the study was to develop the pharmacognostical and physico-chemical profile of Kushmanda Ghrita. Kushmanda Ghrita was prepared as per classical methods in the Ayurvedic Pharmacy, I.P.G.T.andR.A., Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar and analytical findings were systematically recorded. The samples were subjected to organoleptic, pharmacognostical analysis and physico-chemical analysis. Pharmacognostical study containing both macroscopic and powder microscopy of raw drugs of Kushmanda Ghrita and Physicochemical analysis of the finished product were carried out, to evaluate the quality of the formulation. Specific gravity of the formulation was 0.9205w/w, loss on drying at 1100 c temperature was 1.24%w/w, refractive index at 400 c was 1.473, HPTLC was carried out after organizing appropriate solvent system in which maximum 11 spots at 256 nm and 4 spots at 356 nm were distinguished. Results are further used for any other research works.
Authors and Affiliations
Sabari Sengupta, Anup Thakar, C. R. Harisha, V. J. Shukla
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