Abstract

PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF “TUVARAKA MALAHARA” (OINTMENT)

Dr. Neha Kawade*, Dr. Yogesh Bhatambre and Dr. Pallavi Bhange

ABSTRACT

Malahara kalpana is the ointment preparation method which has siktha taila (bee wax and oil mixture) as a basic constituent and other ingredients may include herbal, mineral or metal contents depending upon the usage. Present study focuses on modification of tuvaraka taila into tuvaraka malahara (ointment) form. This formulation has been indicated for all types of skin diseases. Literature review done through various sources like books, internet, journals revealed that no modification study on this formulation has been carried out till date. Hence an attempt has been made to modify tuvaraka taila pharmaceutically into tuvaraka malahara (ointment) form. The observations observed during preparation of the tuvaraka malahara dosage form have been noted in this study.

Keywords: Tuvaraka taila, Tuvaraka malahara (ointment), skin diseases