Abstract

AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF BHADRADARVADI GANA THROUGH HPTLC

Dr. Shreya Kariya*, Dr. Suma K. J. and Dr. Naitik Gopiani

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Abstract

Ayurveda and herbal medicine systems are deeply rooted in naturebased formulations, derived from centuries of empirical knowledge. However, with the increasing global acceptance and demand for Ayurveda therapies, the need for scientific validation and quality assurance has become paramount. Modern analytical techniques play a pivotal role in the standardization of Ayurveda medicines, ensuring their safety, efficacy, and reproducibility without compromising classical authenticity. Standardization serves as a bridge between traditional Ayurveda wisdom and contemporary scientific approaches, making these formulations more credible and acceptable on a global scale. According to Ayurveda scholars, for any formulation to yield optimal therapeutic outcomes, it must undergo precise analytical evaluation. Most classical Ayurveda formulations, including Bhadradarvadi Gana, require validation using modern methodologies for broader clinical and commercial acceptance. Bhadradarvadi Gana is a traditional polyherbal formulation primarily used in Churna form for external application, especially in Upanaha Sweda (poultice fomentation therapy). This article focuses on the High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) fingerprinting of Bhadradarvadi Gana as a step toward its standardization and scientific validation.

Keywords: Bhadradarvadi Gana, Herbal drug, HPTLC fingerprinting.