Abstract

PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF SHATADHAUTA GHRITA PREPARED BY TWO DIFFERENT METHODS

Dr. Bhupesh Kumar Parihar*, Dr. Shanty Thomas, Dr. Gazala Hussain, Dr. Vinay R. Kadibagil and Archana Lakshkar

Abstract

Samskara plays an important role in all formulations in transforming the drug into desired dosage form with better therapeutic value. Shatadhouta Ghrita is one such unique Ayurveda preparation and an example for Dhauta samskara, Jala samskara and Agni samskara. It is prepared by two methods. In one method Ghrita (Ghee) is heated, poured in cold water and recollecting Ghrita for one hundred times. In second method Ghrita is washed with water for one hundred times. The Pharmaceutical study showed marked differences in physical parameters and difference in preparation time was also observed in this study.

Keywords: Ghrita, Samskara, Dhauta.