scholarly journals Pharmaceutico-analytical study of Mayurpiccha Bhasma - An Ayurvedic preparation

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (06) ◽  
pp. 116-119
Author(s):  
Gangaprasad Asore ◽  
Baban Rathod ◽  
Dipalee Thakur

Background: Mayurpiccha Bhasma is a classical Ayurvedic kalpa prepare from peacock feathers, which is commonly used for treatment of Vomiting, Hiccups, Respiratory illness etc. Method of preparation of Mayurpiccha Bhasma is mentioned in Siddhayog sangraha and Bhaishyajya Samhita. Material and Methods: Mayurpiccha Bhasma was prepared by procedure mentioned in Siddhayog sangraha i.e. Peacock feathers are burn on ghee flame and finished product was subjected to various Physico-chemical analysis like Moisture content, Ash value, Chemical components etc. Observations: Observations were noted while testing of finish product. Result and Conclusion: Various observations and reports of tests were noted.

Author(s):  
Jigyasa Pathak ◽  
Aswathi M. P. ◽  
B. R. Patel ◽  
Harisha C. R. ◽  
Shukla Vinay J.

Background: Desmodium velutinum (Fabaceae) is one of the wild edible plants used traditionally to treat diarrhoea, haematuria, infertility and also externally used to treat scorpion bites. Though various parts of the plant have been used for therapeutic purpose, panchanga of the plant has not been studied for its Pharmacognostical and phytochemical characteristics in detail, following scientific parameters. Hence in the present study Desmodium velutinum whole plant has been studied for its pharmacognostical and phytochemical characters and compared with commonly used species Desmodium gangeticum. Methods: Whole plant of Desmodim velutinum was collected from Paikmal, Odisha and Desmodium gangeticum was collected from Junagarh, Gujarat in the month of November 2019 following good collection practices and shade dried. Pharmacognostical study and analytical study were performed following standard pharmacopoeial procedures. Results: Whole plant (Panchanga) of former is sweetish and latter is bitter. Powder microscopy of Desmodium gangeticum showed presence of rhomboidal crystals and lignified annular and spiral vessels. Desmodium velutinum showed presence of prismatic crystals and lignified pitted vessels. Physico-chemical analysis showed higher loss on drying in Desmodium gangeticum, and higher water soluble extractive values of Desmodium velutinum. Phytochemical estimation showed the presence of Proteins, tannins, and carbohydrates in both samples. HPTLC study showed similar Rf value 0.82 and 0.94 at 254 and 0.03 and 0.41 at 366nm. Conclusion: Basing upon the analytical and microscopic similarities Desmodium velutinum may be considered as substitute of Desmodium gangeticum


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (05) ◽  
pp. 214-219
Author(s):  
Arya Elias ◽  
Pramod C. Baragi ◽  
Kashinath Hadimur ◽  
K. A. Patil ◽  
Khazi Rahimbi

Background: Shilajatu or Adrija is one of the Maharasa, which is considered as a wonderful medicine in Ayurveda. It is named as it comes out of the stones heated by the sun in summer in the form of thick blackish exudation having many shades. Since it contain stone, mud, wood, sand and various physical and metallic impurities, Shodhana (Purification) of Shilajatu is a mandatory procedure. It has been used as a prime ingredient in many formulations mainly for Prameha, Sotha, Pandu Roga, Kshaya, Swasa, Pliha Vrudhi, Jwara, Agnimandya, Apasmara, etc. Objectives: Shodhana of Ashudha Shilajatu and Physico chemical analysis of Shodhita Shilajatu. Materials and Methods: Bhringaraja Swarasa for Shodhana of Shilajatu. Results:It took 8 days for completion of Shilajatu Shodhana. XRD Analysis report indicates that the sample Shilajatu was Amorphous material. Conclusion: Total yield of Shodhita Shilajatu was 99.6%. The Sample of Shilajatu was found to be Amorphous material in XRD Analysis hence crystal structure was not identified.


Author(s):  
Abhishek Abhishek ◽  
Ashok Kumar BN ◽  
Sujatha K. ◽  
Sunil Kumar

Introduction: Mrityunjaya Rasa is a herbo–mineral formulation mentioned under Jwara Chikitsa in Rasendra Sara Sangraha along with different Anupanas. It is having ingredients like Shudha Hingula, Shudha Gandhaka, Shudha Vatsanabha, Shudha Tankana, Pippali and Maricha which show significant result on various types of fever. Aim: To prepare Mrityunjaya Rasa as per guidelines given in classical text book Rasendra Sara Sangraha and to validate physico-chemical analysis of the sample. Methods: The preparation of Mrityunjaya Rasa was carried out at practical hall, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka. It was subjected to analysis on parameters like organoleptic characters, loss on drying, total ash, acid insoluble ash, water soluble ash, pH, alcohol soluble extractive value, and water soluble extractive value. Results: The results of Analytical study showed specific characteristics which are in accordance with the properties of Mrityunjaya Rasa. Conclusion: The study showed significant results, which proves quality of the drugs and efficacy.


Author(s):  
Sorab Gaind ◽  
Pradeep Agnihotri

Analytical study of any drug is essential to standardize it. Analytical study is carried out to check drug quality. For this purpose some analytical tests are performed and their results are compared with standard parameters. The drug fulfilling these criteria can be taken as standard drug and can be used for therapeutic purpose. Percentage of total mercury in Shadguna Kajjali and Shadguna balijarita rasasindur was 40.03%, and 84.17%. Total Sulphur in Shadguna Kajjali and Shadguna balijarita rasasindur was 43.07% and 11.16%. Percentage of free sulfur in Shadguna Kajjali and Shadguna balijarita rasasindur was 22.11%. XRD of Shadguna balijarita Rasasindur were identified as Cinnabar (Hgs) with Hexagonal Crystal Structure having primitive lattice. In this paper Physico-Chemical Analysis of Shadguna Kajjali and Shadguna balijarita rasasindura is done.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4656-4661
Author(s):  
Radhakrishna Reddy D ◽  
Ravi R Chavan ◽  
Shankara gowda

Kshara kalpana (Alkali preparations) is an alkaline herbo-mineral formulation widely used in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutico-therapeutics. Since Ksharasutra has been used widely in Ayurvedic clinical practice spe-cially in Ano rectal pathological conditions. Though Apamarga is most widely used seasonal plant for the preparation of Ksharasutra which is the standard one, the drugs used for the preparation of such standard Kalpana need not to be limited to certain drugs hence in the present study Tilanala has been selected. Aim and objective: The main aim of the study was preparation of Tilanala Ksharasutra as per the classics and physico chemical analysis of Tilanala Ksharasutra. Materials and Methods: Tilanala Ksharasutra was prepared by 11 coatings of Snuhi Ksheera, 7 coatings of Tilanala Kshara, 3 coatings of Haridra Churna and which were kept under UV light for the purpose of sterilization later it was stored in airtight glass tubes and labelled. The physico chemical analysis of Plain Barbour’s surgical thread, Tilanala Ksharasurtra and Tilanla Kshara were done. Results: pH of Tilanala Ksharasutra is 9.65(+/-)0.10 and percentage of sodi-um, potassium, curcumin, turmeric, euphol and total alkalis present in Tilanala Ksharasutra are 2.04%, 21.79%, 0.039%, 3.06%, 2.25%, 22.64% respectively. Discussion and Conclusion: Tilanla Ksharasutra is not only indicated in Fistula-in-ano but also indicated in Pilonoidal sinus, haemorrhoid etc., To gain the ac-ceptance of the treatment at the global level present study was focused on standard operative procedure i.e., pharmaceutical and analytical study and exploring other drugs for the preparation of such magical Kalpana i.e., Ksharasutra.


Author(s):  
Njokuocha, Reginald Chukwuemeka

Aims: To ascertain the predominant honey plants that served as major sources of nectar and or pollen to the honeybees and to determine the quantitative presence of some physico-chemical components of the honey samples. Study Design: The honey samples were collected from the various locations based on purposive sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The samples were collected from seven towns in three Local Government Areas of Anambra State as follows; Ukpor, Usumenyi and Ezinifite (Nnewi South LGA), Nnokwa, Alor and Nnobi (Idemmili South LGA) and Ezinifite (Aguata LGA) between January and April, 2013. Methodology: The honey samples were dissolved in warm (40ºC) acidified water and subsequently subjected to acetolysis treatment. The recovered residues were suspended in glycerol-alcohol mixture in vials from where samples were collected for routine pollen count and identification. The chemical analysis was carried out according to the analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists with four replicates. The pollen data were converted to percentage, while data from chemical parameters were converted to mean and standard deviation. Results: A total of 67 pollen types belonging to 39 families were identified. The honey samples were grouped into two based on the botanical origin: three monofloral and four polyfloral honeys. The predominant honey plants include Hymenocardia acida, Combtretaceae/Melastomataceae, Lannea sp., Alchornea cordifolia and Phyllanthus muellerianus. The chemical analysis showed that the values of all the parameters (moisture, pH, Sucrose, Protein, Hydroxymethyl furfural, etc) tested were within the acceptable limits of international honey standard. However, the sum of glucose and fructose in three honey samples did not meet the 60g/100g recommended as minimum limit for blossom honeys. Conclusion: The chemical analysis showed that the honey samples contained acceptable standard concentrations of all the physicochemical parameters (such as HMF, protein, moisture, sucrose, etc.)  tested with exception of the sum of glucose and fructose which did not meet the standard in some samples. The predominant honey plants that served as sources of nectar and pollen in the to the bees include Hymenocardia acida, Lannea sp., Phyllanthus muellerianus and members of the Combretaceae/Melastomataceae families.


Author(s):  
Dhanabaaghyam. R ◽  
Keerthini Raga. ◽  
Sanjana. S ◽  
Suganya. G

Spinach [Amaranthus gangetics] leaves were dried in a tray drier at 55°C and ground to pass through 220µm mesh to obtain spinach powder. Micronutrient is rich in Amaranthus gangetics. The spinach has rich source of vitamin C, folate and minerals. The physico-chemical analysis and sensory evaluation was done to know the acceptability of cookies incorporated with red spinach powder. These were evaluated for sensory analysis that included color, flavor, taste, and overall acceptability. The spinach cookies were analyzed for analytical and chemical analysis, which includes moisture content and total ash.


Author(s):  
Asha F. Hosur ◽  
Mamatha K. V. ◽  
Veena B. Kupati

Quality of the drug is basic need of the era, Analytical tests are helpful to overcome the impurity or substandard of drugs. By following these tests we can ensure the qualities of drugs and promise the good result in treating the disease. Materials and methods: Physico‐chemical studies like Refractive index, Acid value, Saponification value, Iodine value and moisture content were carried out as per the WHO guidelines, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia and Indian Pharmacopoeia. Conclusion: Standardization tests done on Tangashri Ghrita are useful in authentication and ensuring the quality of the same.


INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 50 (08) ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
V.S Kotrannavar ◽  
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S.S Kotrannavar ◽  
S. S Vaidya

Gandhaka taila is a compound ayurvedic formulation prepared from gandhaka (sulphur), goghrita (cow’s ghee), Arka ksheera (latex of Calotropis procera) and Snuhi ksheera (latex of Euphorbia nerifolia).This preparation is mainly used in the management of kustha (skin disorders) and pama (scabies). In this study Gandhaka taila was prepared with classical procedure, by applying paste of gandhaka (sulphur), ghee on cotton cloth dipped in Arka ksheera (latex of Calotropis procera), Snuhi ksheera (latex of Euphorbia nerifolia) and burning this wick to collect taila (oil) and finished product was subjected to physico-chemical and chromatographic study to assess the chemical components and to lay-down the pharmacopeial standards for Gandhaka taila. The Gandhaka taila shows that it contains inorganic elements like Ca, Mg, Fe, S as sulphide and Rf value for TLC is 0.58, HPTLC shows 3 peaks, alkaline pH(7.74), less moisture content (0.13%), Sp. gravity 1.043, Total Ash value 0.125%, Refractive index 1.468, Saponification value 46.28, Iodine value 4.69, Fat contents 95.83 %.


Author(s):  
Bandeppa Sangolgi ◽  
Ganapathi Rao ◽  
Sangameshwar Benne

Kalpana is the process through which a substance can be transformed into the form of medicine according to the need. Samskaras are to be done for potentiating the drug or the formulation. Among all these pharmaceutical processes Shodhana is one of them. For a single drug many process of Shodhana have been mentioned. Arsenic compounds are being popularly used in Ayurveda therapeutics since centuries, Haratala being important among them. It is commonly used in treating the diseases like Sleshmaroga, Raktapitta, Vatarakta, Kustha etc. Haratala is called orpiment of yellow arsenic with two molecules of Arsenic and three molecules of Sulphur (AS2S3). Patra Haratala is Srestha and used for the present study. Haratala consumed without proper Shodhana shortens the life span, causes diseases of Kapha and Vata, Prameha, Santapa, Spotha, Snayu Sankocha. Hence Shodhana of Haratala is essential. There are different Medias explained in literature for Shodhana of Haratala. According to the media of purification the quality and pharmacological properties of Haratala will vary. Depending on the change in properties the therapeutic effect may also vary. The present study includes Shodhana of Patra Haratala as per Classical reference of Rasa Ratna Samucchaya where Shodana of Patra Haratala is done by Kushmanda Swarasa, Tila Kshara Jala and Churnodaka. Standard Operative Procedure of the process is done in the pharmaceutical study. The analytical study reveals the standards which can be given for Ashuddha Haratala and Shuddha Haratala of various Samples. The differences in the parameters reveal that there are some changes which give us the idea regarding role of a particular media in purification of a substance, where it adds some properties of the media used.


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