Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF PASHANBHEDADI KWATHA - A MODIFIED HERBO-MINERAL FORMULATION

Dr. S. Komang*, Dr. T. S. Dudhamal, Dr. C. R. Harisha, Dr. V. J. Shukla

ABSTRACT

Pashanbhedadi Kwatha is a modified Herbo-mineral formulation mentioned in Sarangadhara Samhita for the treatment of Urolithiasis patients. Authentification is done before the clinical trial of this drug. Method: The finished product is subjected to microscopic evaluation, physico-chemical analysis like loss on drying, ash value, pH value, water soluble extract, High Performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) etc. Results: Pharmacognostical study showed the presence of black debris of Maricha, cork with colouring matter in Pashanbheda, oil resine contact of Maricha, prismatic crystal of Pashanbheda etc. Preliminary physico-chemical analysis showed that ash value 4.25% W/W, loss on drying 11.35% W/W, water soluble extract 2.4% W/W, alcohol soluable extract 6.68% W/W and HPTLC showed fifteen spots in 254nm and fifteen spot in 366nm. Conclusion: Present work was carried out to standardize the finished product of Pashanbhedadi Kwatha in terms of its identity, quality and purity. Pharmacognostical and Physico-chemical observations revealed all the specific characters of active constituents in the preparation.

Keywords: Ashmari, Ayurveda, Bergenia lingulata Wall., Pashanbhed, Urolithiasis, Maricha.