Quality Assessment of Five Different Brands of Chyawanprash Marketed in Nepal

Chyawanprash, a polyherbal formulation, is popular for its nutritional value and is widely used as a tonic, rejuvenator, immunomodulator, and enhancer. This study aimed to evaluate the quality profile of five different brands of Chyawanprash marketed in Nepal. Proximate analysis, estimation of heavy metal, physicochemical analysis, determination of microbial contamination, estimation of vitamin C, and detection of heavy metals were carried out to assess the therapeutical values and compare the quality control parameters. All the analyses were carried out based on standard procedures. The data analysis revealed that the presence of moisture content (11.83 ± 1.61%–19.90 ± 0.92%), ash content (1.2–2.3%), energy (316.12 ± 1.96–363 ± 11.90 Kcal/100g), acid-insoluble ash content (0.12 ± 0.05–1.47 ± 0.26%), pH (5.12–5.34), vitamin C (9.92–28.58 mg/100g), and heavy metals was not detected in ppm in any of the brands. Chyawanprash holds tremendous amounts of nutritional value suitable for treating different types of illness. Thus, stringent quality control parameters should be implemented from the government level for product consistency and to reduce variation among different brands.

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COMPARISON OF QUALITY CONTROL PARAMETERS OF DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY MACHINES IN GOVERNMENT, MISSION AND PRIVATE OWNED FACILITIES IN JOS, NIGERIA

Open Journal of Medical Research (ISSN: 2734-2093) ◽

10.52417/ojmr.v1i1.74 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 20-27

Author(s):

M. I. Ike-Ogbonna ◽

W. E. Mangset ◽

E. E. Ike

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Tolerance Limit ◽

Control Parameters ◽

Control Test ◽

X Ray ◽

Test Tool ◽

Test Parameters ◽

Quality Control Parameters ◽

The Government ◽

Quality Control Test

Due to the availability and frequent use of x-ray machine in the diagnoses of diseases and treatment of diseases in most of our hospitals and radio-diagnostic centers in Nigeria, the need to assess the quality control parameters and level of compliance of the x-ray machines cannot be over emphasized. The purpose of this research is to compare the result of four Quality Control test parameters of government (G1and G2), mission (M1 and M2) and private owned (P1and P2) x-ray machines of the radio-diagnostic facilities to ascertain the level of compliance among them with the set reference tolerance limits. Four Quality Control test parameters; kVp accuracy, congruence between optical and x-ray field, beam alignment and tube filtration was assessed from the measurement carried out using Gammex Radiologic kit with Gammex 330 digital kV meter, Gammex 115A half value layer set, collimator test tool model 161B and the beam alignment test tool model 162A.The result of kVp accuracy show that G1,G2,M2 and P1 all had values ranging from 2.30% - 3.14% within the set tolerance limit of ± 5% while M1 and P2 had values above the limit. In congruence between optical and x-ray field with tolerance limit of ±2%, only P2 was above limit, while in perpendicularity G2 and P2 were above the set limit of 1.5o. Tube filtration all the studied x-ray machines failed the test indicate absorption of excess low energy dose for patient. This research therefore reveals that the government and mission x-ray machines have better quality control programme that the private owned. Ike-Ogbonna, M. I. | Department of Physics, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

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Quality Control Parameters of Mandukarni Syrup - A classical memory enhancing dosage form

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v2i4.9328 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Almas Tarannum ◽

Prathviraj Puranik ◽

Suma V. Mallya

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Refractive Index ◽

Specific Gravity ◽

Dosage Form ◽

Reducing Sugar ◽

Standard Protocol ◽

Direct Impact ◽

Control Parameters ◽

Quality Control Parameters ◽

Memory Enhancing

Ayurveda is the healing medicine. Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni play important role in maintaining health of a person, but without equilibrium of Atma, Indriya and Manas they are helpless. Manas is one entity which is the controller of health. There are several herbs which have direct impact on Manas, among them Mandukaparni is one. Swarasa of Mandukaparni is highly effective, but it is not easily available for children. This study is intended to make Syrup form of Mandukaparni and evaluate its pharmacognostical parameters. According to the methodology refractive index, total solids, specific gravity, reducing and non Reducing sugar and HPTLC parameters were assessed. The results were found to be genuine fulfilling the standard protocol. This study is under taken to evaluate the pharmacognostic properties of Mandukaparni syrup.

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Analytical profile of Arka Taila - An Ayurvedic oil based medicine used in Karnasrava (Otomycosis)

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v2i3.8212 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Komal D. Jani ◽

Dharmendra P. Jani

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Fungal Infections ◽

Curcuma Longa ◽

Calotropis Procera ◽

Control Parameters ◽

Scientific Evaluation ◽

Quality Control Parameters ◽

Quality Check ◽

Based Medicine ◽

Excessive Accumulation

Otomycosis denotes diffuse otitis externa due to fungal infections. The fungii are usually secondary invaders of the tissue rendered susceptible by bacterial infection, physical injury or excessive accumulation of cerumen in the external auditory canal. Karnasraava means discharge from ear which can be correlated with otorrhoea. Karnasraava (discharge) is one of symptom of otomycosis. Arka Taila has been mentioned in Shaarangadhara is very simple formula having ingredients i.e. Haridraa (Curcuma longa), Arka Patra Swarasa (Calotropis procera) and Sarshapa Taila (Brassica campetries). The quality control parameters resulted after scientific evaluation of Arka Taila can be used as reference standard for quality control or quality assurance of a pharmaceutical industry in order to have a proper quality check over its preparation and processing.

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Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Nutritional Value of Hibiscus sabdariffa Calyces as Revealed by NMR Metabolomics

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26061675 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 1675

Author(s):

Sengnolotha Marak ◽

Elena Shumilina ◽

Nutan Kaushik ◽

Eva Falch ◽

Alexander Dikiy

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Value ◽

2D Nmr ◽

Proximate Analysis ◽

Ash Content ◽

Drying Methods ◽

Hibiscus Sabdariffa ◽

Nmr Metabolomics ◽

Polar Metabolites ◽

2D Nmr Spectra ◽

Plant Processing

Red mature calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa were collected from 16 different locations in Meghalaya, India. Samples were processed using shade drying (SD) and tray drying (TD). NMR spectroscopy was used to assess the metabolic composition of the calyces. In this study, 18 polar metabolites were assigned using 1D and 2D NMR spectra, and 10 of them were quantified. Proximate analysis showed that the TD method is more efficient at reducing moisture and maintaining the ash content of the Hibiscus biomass. NMR metabolomics indicates that the metabolite composition significantly differs between SD and TD samples and is more stable in TD plant processing. The differences in post-harvest drying has a greater impact on the metabolite composition of Hibiscus than the plant location.

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Quality control parameters for cefditoren susceptibility tests

Clinical Microbiology and Infection ◽

10.1046/j.1469-0691.2001.00211.x ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 93-95

Author(s):

P.C. Fuchs ◽

A.L. Barry ◽

S.D. Brown ◽

M.M. Traczeski

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Control Parameters ◽

Quality Control Parameters ◽

Susceptibility Tests

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Alternative quality control parameters for Autobac susceptibility testing disks: use of agar diffusion zone size results.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology ◽

10.1128/jcm.13.5.814-817.1981 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 814-817

Author(s):

R Boshard ◽

J M Matsen

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Diffusion Zone ◽

Susceptibility Testing ◽

Control Parameters ◽

Zone Size ◽

Agar Diffusion ◽

Quality Control Parameters

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Evaluation of the Nutrient Composition of Fruits Selected From Different Markets in Lagos, Nigeria Together With Their Heavy Metals Contents

Earth & Environmental Science Research & Reviews ◽

10.33140/eesrr.02.04.04 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Trace Metals ◽

Zinc Content ◽

Proximate Analysis ◽

Nutrient Composition ◽

Toxic Heavy Metals ◽

Crude Fibre ◽

Fruit Samples ◽

The Government ◽

The Right

Introduction: Fruits are a form of staple food for humans obtained naturally. They contain various quantities of essential nutrients in the right proportion. Intake of fruits in the diet is usually a very heathy lifestyle as fruits prevents disease and keeps us healthy. Ingestion of trace amount of heavy metals through fruits leads to bioaccumulation producing serious health hazards. The aim of the study is to investigate the amount of heavy metals in fruits obtained from different markets in Lagos, Nigeria. Materials and methods: Five trace metals and five toxic metals were analyzed in different fruit samples obtained from Lagos, Nigeria using the atomic absorption Spectrophotometer. Proximate analysis was carried out to determine the nutrient composition of the fruits. Result: The result showed that 80% of the composition of fruits is made of moisture content. The carbohydrate content in fruits is about 10% while crude fibre makes up about 2%. From the analysis of trace metals carried out, paw paw (7.71 mg/kg) had the highest amount of zinc content followed by pineapple (6.60 mg/kg). Iron is high in pears (3.12 mg/kg) and Banana (2.26 mg/kg) while it is lowest in apple (0.59 mg/kg). Copper and Mn ranged from 0.40 t0 2.20 mg/kg. Analysis of the toxic heavy metals showed that lead ranged from 0.0 mg/kg to 0.12 mg/kg in carrot. This is high. Cd range from 0.0 in orange to 0.14mg/kg in apples. Cr ranged from 0.01mg/kg in healthyto 0.07mg/kg in orange. Nickel is highest in banana (9.21mg/kg) and lowest in water melon (0.37mk/kg). Conclusion: Bioaccumulation of these heavy metals over time can be hazardous to health. It is better for the government to check the sources of these heavy metals and remediate them so as to prevent the exposure of the populace to diseases.

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