Background: Quality control and the standardization of herbal medicines involve steps like standard
source and quality of raw materials, good manufacturing practices and adequate analytical screening.
These practices play a vital role in guaranting the quality and stability of herbal preparations.
Chandrashakaladi Vataka is an Ayurvedic herbal formulation mentioned to be beneficial in Kushtha.
Till date no published data is available on its analytical profile. Aim: To develop the Pharmacognostical
and Phyto-chemical profile of Chandrashakaladi Vataka. Material and Methods: Chandrashakaladi
Vataka was prepared as per classical method and analytical findings were recorded. Samples were
subjected to organoleptic analysis, physico-chemical analysis and HPTLC examination by optimizing
the solvent systems. Results and Conclusions: Pharmacognostical profile of Chandrashakaladi
Vataka was established. Loss on drying, Ash value, Acid insoluble extract, Methanol soluble extract,
Chandrashakaladi Vataka was found within prescribed limits. HPTLC profile of Chandrashakaladi
Vataka revealed 12 spots at 254 nm and 13 spots at 366 nm.