Physico-chemical and Proximate Analysis of Poly Herbal Formula- Palakalyana Ghrita
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
kground: Standardization is necessary in order to assess the quality of herbal formulations. Palakalyana Ghrita (PKG) is an herbal formula used in Ayurveda medical system to enhance fertility and immunity in both genders which consists nineteen medicinal plants with cow’s ghee and milk. As per available literature PKG formula has not been standardized although it is a commonly used drug by traditional practitioners. Therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate the physio-chemical properties, nutrition composition and possible toxic elements and microorganisms of PKG formula. Methodology: Physico-chemical properties tested include refractive index, total ash content, acid in soluble ash content, water soluble ash content, moisture content, acid value, peroxide value, saponification value. Carbohydrate, protein, fatty acid, vitamin and mineral composition were assessed as nutritional parameters of PKG. Heavy metals and microorganisms were tested using standard protocols. Results: Unsaturated fatty acids namely Palmitoleic acid (0.26%), Oleic acid (40.36%) and Linoleic acid (9.19%) and saturated fatty acids; Capric acid (0.63%), Myristic acid (1.68%) Pentadecyclic acid (0.23%) Palmitic acid (42.25%) Margaric acid ((0.26%) and Stearic acid (4.85%) were present in the PKG formulation. The percentages of carbohydrate, protein and fat content of PKG were 0.04±0.0, 98.8±0.2 and 0.7 ± 0.0 respectively. Heavy metals and microbes were not detected. Conclusion: Results obtained could be utilized as references standard for quality assurance of PKG.
Authors and Affiliations
Kariyakeranage Chandi Perera, Menuka Arawwawala, Sumeda Wijeratne, Deepal Mathew
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