ANALYTICAL STUDY OF SHATAHWADI GHRITA
Shatahwadi ghrita is an Ayurvedic formulation mentioned in Ashtanga hridaya in the management of Timira. The main contents of this Ghrita are Shatahwa, Nalada, Kakoli, Ksheerakakoli, Yashtimadhu, Pra-poundarika, Sarala, Pippali, Devadaru. It’s prepared by classical method of Ghrita kalpana. Aim: To prepare and do the physio-chemical study of finished product. Materials and Methods: Shatahwadi ghrita is a polyherbal formulation which is formulated by classical method of Ghrita paka. It contains drugs having properties such as Tridoshahara, Chakshushya and Ra-sayana. Results: Standardization of Shatahwadi ghrita shows remarkable results regarding Refractive index, sapon-ification value, iodine value, peroxide value etc. Conclusion: The prepared Shatahwadi ghrita matches the physicochemical parameters and can impact good therapeutic impact.