Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTICAL, PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND HPTLC EVALUATION OF DEVADARVYADI CHOORNA

Dr. Sreeraj R.*, Dr. Nikhil Neelakandhan E. U., Dr. Madhavi S. Deodas

Abstract

Devadarvyadi Choorna is a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation mentioned in Charaka Samhita Kasa Chikitsa Adhyaya. The formulation contains Devadaru, Abhaya, Mustha, Pippali and Shunthi. The present article compiles pharmacognostical, physicochemical and HPTLC evaluation findings of Devadarvyadi Choorna. Organoleptic evaluation revealed a light brown fine powder with characteristic odour and taste. Powder microscopy demonstrated annular vessels, bordered pitted vessels, fibres, cork cells, calcium oxalate crystals and starch grains. Physicochemical parameters and heavy metal analysis were within acceptable limits. HPTLC fingerprinting demonstrated multiple phytochemical constituents with reproducible chromatographic profiles at 254 nm and 366 nm. The analytical findings support the quality, safety and standardization of the formulation.

Keywords: Devadarvyadi Choorna, HPTLC, Pharmacognosy, Standardization, Ayurveda.