European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL STANDARDISATION OF DHATAKYADI VARTI- AN AYURVEDIC POLYHERBOMINERAL FORMULATION

Nilofar Shaikh*, Harisha C.R, ShuklaV.J and Shilpa B.Donga

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, being as ancient system of medicine, which comprises hundreds of Kalpanas of pharmaceutical preparations but only few of these Kalpanas, are in practice. In this modern era many good preparations have been extinguished in the passage of time among these, Varti Kalpana is main one. Now-a-days, when human life is very fast, we should be ready to make necessary changes in our science according to the need of hour. Charaka has mentioned Dhatakyadi Taila for Yoni Pichu Dharana, but in present study Varti form is selected for the management of UpaplutaYonivyapad. The present study was aimed at setting up a standard profile of Dhatakyadi Varti which was prepared using pharmacognostically authenticated raw drugs followed by subjecting it to detailed pharmacognostical, physicochemical and phytochemical (including Thin Layer Chromatography) analysis as per standard protocol. The observations were systematically recorded. Pharmacognostical findings (crystals, fibers, stone cells etc.) confirm the ingredients present in the finished product. Identified phytochemical components (Steroids, Alkaloids, Tannins compounds etc.) support the intended action of the formulation in vaginal discharge.

Keywords: UpaplutaYonivyapad, Dhatakyadi Varti, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, HPTLC.