Abstract

HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS, ASSAY OF TOTAL TANNIN AND HPTLC STUDY OF HARITAKI CHURNA

*Dr. Ajay Prakash Yadav, Dr. Anil N. Pandya and Dr. Satej T. Banne

Abstract

Ayurveda is one of the oldest science in the world. In the resent years ayurveda has faced lot of criticism worldwide, It can be because of poor manufacturing practice and not using proper methods for the preparation of bhasmas from heavy metals and contamination of the herbal drugs with heavy metals. To prepare a good medicine drugs having high potency and free from any heavy metal contamination is essential. The present study highlights the heavy metals analysis (Pb, As, Cd & Hg), assay of total tannin and HPTLC study of Haritaki Churna from Parul Ayurveda Pharmacy. This study will help in further preparation of good quality medications and which can be used in treatment.

Keywords: Haritaki, church, heavy metals, tannin, HPTLC.