Abstract

STANDARDIZATION OF AYURVEDIC HERBAL FORMULATION

Raushan Kumar*, Rajaram R. Rajbhar*, Mr. Gopal Kumar

ABSTRACT

With the rising global interest in herbal and traditional health systems like Ayurveda, ensuring the quality and consistency of Ayurvedic herbal products has become increasingly important. Standardizing these formulations is crucial for maintaining uniformity, safety, and therapeutic efficacy, especially since the composition of plant-based ingredients can vary widely. This document explores the strategies used to standardize Ayurvedic formulations, focusing especially on polyherbal blends. It covers essential parameters such as sensory assessment, phytochemical screening, and advanced analytical techniques like Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), and Gas Chromatography (GC). It also emphasizes the importance of meeting WHO quality standards by conducting tests for microbial contamination, pesticide residues, heavymetals, and radioactivity. Furthermore, the integration of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and pharmacokinetic studies is highlighted as key to improving product reliability. While challenges like chemical variability and the lack of standardized references persist, advancements in analytical science have greatly enhanced the ability to assess and control the quality of Ayurvedic products.

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