PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF CHINCHA BHALLATAKA VATI-FOR PRIMARY ADULT HYPOTHYROIDISM
Charu Roat*, Mandip Goyal, Harish C.R. and V.J. Shukla
ABSTRACT
Chincha Bhallataka Vati is herbal medicine comprising of equal quantities of Chincha and Bhallataka, and both of These drug posses Rasayana and Vata- Kaphahara and Deepana activity as per Ayurvedic classics and is indicated in condition like Ajirna. Hypothyroidism accounts for a huge share of lifestyle diseases all over the world. One of the main goals of treating hypothyroidism is to maintain metabolism of body and to prevent the development of dyslipedimic complication. Chincha Bhallataka Vati can be a promising formulation in the management of hypothyroidism. In the present study, an attempt has been made to develop pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical standards for Chincha Bhallataka Vati. Pharmacognostical study revealed presence of fibers, starch grains and prismatic crystal of Chincha, oli-resin content of Bhallataka with pallisade cells, inner mesocarp, Silica deposition, stone cell of Bhallataka. Physico-chemical study showed that it is slightly alkaline, having pH 5 and water-soluble extract of 27.62 %. HPTLC study showed 9 and 6 peaks for Chincha Bhallataka Vati at 254nm &366nm respectively.
Keywords: Chincha Bhallataka Vati, HPTLC, Pharmacognosy, Physicochemical analysis.
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