Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: December | Volume: 6 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 456-463
Pharmaceutico-analytical Study of Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.) Kwatha and Gorakhmundi Arka
Shweta P. Rajadhyaksha1, Varsha S. Dhage2
1M.D.(Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana), Assistant Professor, SNKDT’s NAMC, Nallasopara
2M.S. (Shalakya Tantra), Assistant Professor (Shalakya Tantra), SNKDT’s NAMC, Nallasopara
Corresponding Author: Shweta P. Rajadhyaksha
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Bhaishajya Kalpana is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with different dosage forms and their therapeutic utility. This is a research oriented study to explore the different pharmaceutical aspects of “Arka Kalpana” and “Kwatha” Kalpana”. Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.) is easily available and The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India has also stated its important formulations, therapeutic uses and chemical constituents, so it was selected for this study.
Aims and objectives: To prepare and study Pharmaceutico-analytical properties of Gorakhmundi arka and Gorakhmundi Kwatha.
Methodology: In this study Gorakhmundi Kwatha was prepared according to the reference found in Sharangadhara Samhita while Gorakhmundi Arka is prepared as per reference in Arka Prakasha. The Pharmaceutical data were observed and recorded. In both the Kalpanas, Gorakhmundi was taken as a common drug, so comparative pharmaceutical and analytical study will be learnt.
Results: Analysis of both prepared medicines was carried out.
Conclusion: The Analytical studies have helped to generate preliminary standards. This study will benefit and add to the pharmaceutical and analytical database of Gorakhmundi Kwatha and Gorakhmundi Arka.
Key words: Preparation of Gorakhmundi arka, preparation of Gorakhmundi kwatha, analysis of Gorakhmundi arka and Gorakhmundi kwatha.
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