Abstract

A REVIEW OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN PARAMETERS FOR STANDARDIZATION OF SNEHA KALPANA

*Dr. Swati D. Putkamwad, Dr. Jyoti Waghmare (Kharat), Dr. Ujwala A. Jadhao, Dr. Nalini R. Hedaoo

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Abstract

Ayurveda has a long and strong heritage use of various formulations i.e. Swaras, kalka, kwath, Hima, Phanta, Guti, Vati, Asava, Arishta, Sneha Kalpana to treat various disease. Among these Sneha Kalpana is one which is in vogue since samhita period. Concept of medicated Tail and Gruta is well established in Ayurveda under Sneha Kalpana. Sneha Kalpana is used to extract fat soluble active principles. It is only kalpana which is used through all four modes of administration i.e. Pana, abhyanga, nasya and basti. Sneha Kalpana has longer shelf life compare to other formulations. Here it will be explored in details and its standardization technique will be elaborated. The classical siddhi lakshanas and modern standardization aspects regarding this formulation such as organoleptic parameters, physicochemical parameters [specific gravity, viscosity, refractive index, rancidification, iodine value, acid value, saponification value, free fatty acids, peroxide value] Analytical parameters [Thin layer chromatography, High performance thin layer chromatography] have been explained in brief.

Keywords: Sneha Kalpana, standardization, Analytical parameters.