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PHARMACOGNOSTICAL EVALUATION OF MADHUTAILIKA BASTI

Dr. Rahul S. Gandhi*, Prof. Dr. Anup B. Thakar, Harisha C. R. and V. J. Shukla

Abstract

Introduction: The Basti in which Madhu and Taila are the chief constituents or used in excess is called as Madhutailika basti. ‘Maadhutailika Basti’, a type of ‘Aasthaapana Basti’ also termed as ‘Niruha Basti’. It is particularly indicated in king, the person of such tender nature, women, children, old person to remove the morbid dosha and to gain the strength and complexion, which indicates its mrudu nature. It is commonly used for management of Diabetic Polyneuropathy which commonly presents with burning sensation, loss of strength, loss of balance, loss of sensation, numbness etc. especially of feet. Materials and methods: Raw drugs of Madhutailika Basti,[1] as per the reference in Sushruta Samhita were purchased from the local market of Jamnagar, Gujarat. It was prepared as per the standard preparation. The final product was then subjected to pharmacognostical analysis. Pharmacognosy of Madhutailika Basti was carried out by preparing glass slide and cover slip. Then this slide was observed under the Carl Zeiss Trinocular microscope. Organoleptic characters were noted. Results: Pharmacognosy study of Madhutailika Basti revealed presence of lignified fibers and oil globules of castor root and Anethum sowa, stone cells and epicarp cells of Randia dumetorum. Discussion and conclusion: The pharmacognostical analysis of Madhutailika Basti dravya confirmed the purity and genuinity of the content drugs.

Keywords: Madhutailika Basti, Pharmacognosy, Diabetic neuropathy.