PHYSICO-CHEMICAL
EVALUATION OF KASAHAR CHOORNA FROM CHARKOKTA MAHAKASHAY
Dr.
Mrs. Vidya N. Sawant *1, Dr. Mrs. Shobha A. Khilari 2
1.
Assi.
Prof. Dept. of Dravyaguna, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University College
of Ayurved, Pune Maharashtra, 411043.
2.
Asso.
Prof. Dept. of Dravyaguna, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University College
of Ayurved, Pune Maharashtra, 411043.
ABSTRACT
Medicinal plants mentioned in
Charaka Samhita many
centuries ago are recorded with complete understanding of various dimension
reflected to their usage. Mahakashaya is important source from which we can get various drugs
options for day to day practice and can use it effectively in simple manner.
Kasahar Dashemani is recommended by Charak in the management of Kasa (cough)
Vyadhi (disease). The aim of the
present study was to investigate the presence of physicochemical &
preliminary phytochemical test of Kasahar Dashemani Choorna (Powder). Pharmacognostic
studies of Ayurvedic compound formulation i.e. Choorna (Powder), Kwath (Decoction),
etc. ensure standardization parameters which will help and prevents
adulterations. Such studies will help to ensures reproducible quality of herbal
products which will lead to safety and efficacy of natural products.
The present investigation reveals standardization of Kasahar Dashemani Choorna
which includes determination of loss
on drying, total ash, acid insoluble ash, water extractives, alcohol extractives
and T.L.C. The study divulges presence of certain chemical constituents like carbohydrates,
saponins, proteins, alkaloid, glycosides, terpenoids, tannin, steroids, flavonoids.
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