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.
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