Abstract

A PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL EVALUTION OF TRIPHALADI KASHAYA GHANAVATI VATI

Preetpal Singh*, Prof. A. S. Baghel, Dr. Harisha C. R. and Dr. V. J. Shukla

Abstract

Background: Since the past decades, there has been increasing acceptance and public interest in herbal products and therapies in both developing and developed countries. So, it is necessary to ensure the quality of products for better results or efficacy. Triphaladi Kashaya mentioned in Charak Samhita is transformed into Ghanavati form in present study. The pharmacognostical and physico-chemical data is not published on Triphaladi Kashaya Ghanvati till date. Hence the present study was planned. Aims: To evaluate pharmacognostical and physicochemical characters of Triphaladi Kashaya Ghanavati. Materials & Methods: Prepared drug was collected from pharmacy and authenticated in respective Laboratory of the institute. Standard procedures were followed to undertake the pharmacognostical and physico-chemical analysis. Results & Conclusion: Phrmacognostical results of Triphaladi Kashaya Ghanavati showed Lignified Prismatic crystals of Nimba and Kutaja, Starch grains of Musta, Stone cells of Nimba, Bibhitaka and Saptaparna etc. Physicochmical analysis of Triphaladi kashaya ghanvati showed that average weight 533mg, hardness 6.1kg/cm2 etc. Pharmaceutical evaluation showed PH 5.5, loss on drying 15.163% water soluble extract 37.74% and methanol soluble extract 30.67%. Results of the present study will be helpful as reference guidance for future scientific evaluations of the drug.

Keywords: Triphaladi Kashaya Ghanavati, Physicochemical analysis, HPTLC, Obesity, Sthaulya.