Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF KOLAKULATHTHAADI CHOORNA-AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION

Shreeja Mavani*, Dr. Ravi Thesia and Dr. Harisha C. R.

Abstract

Background: Kolakulaththaadi Choorna is mentioned in Ayurvedic classics as a therapeutic formulation to treat Vata disorders. It contains 10 ingredients. All the ingredients have Vata and Kapha pacifying properties. Materials and Methods: Powders of all ingredients were evaluated for their pharmacognostical study and finished product which is Kolakulaththaadi Choorna was evaluated for pharmaceutical analysis. Results: Some typical microscopic characters were found of Kola, Kulaththa, Yava, Devadaru etc. Results obtained in pharmaceutical parameters of Kolakulaththaadi Choorna like loss on drying 10.11 w/w %, Water solubility 18.2%, Alcohol solubility 17.7%, Acid insoluble Ash 1.95%, Ash value 4.56%, pH 6.5 etc. are within limit mentioned by Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. High performance thin layer chromatography profile of Kolakulaththaadi Choorna showed similarities in number of spots. Conclusion: From the study, data developed can be espoused for laying down the standards for Kolakulaththaadi Choorna.

Keywords: HPTLC, Kolakulaththaadi Choorna, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics.