Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical Evaluation of Shalaparni Granules
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
The event of male infertility in any person’s life, often makes him turn towards traditional medicine. Ayurveda is having high esteem and trust in this field. Shalaparni (As per API Desmodium gangeticum DC) is mentioned in Agraya-prakarna by Acharya Charaka for Vrshya-karma. Here Shalaparni granules were prepared to increase the palatability and shelf life of the drug. An effort has been made in this paper to scientifically review and explain the Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical characteristics of Shalaparni granules hypothetically. Aim: The aim of the present study was to setting up a standard profile of Shalaparni granules which was prepared subjecting it to detail of pharmacognostical features, physicochemical features and phytochemical features evaluation. Materials and Methods: Raw drugs of Shalaparni were collected from the Rajpipla Govt. pharmacy, Gujarat. Identification and authentication of Shalaprni granules were performed at Pharmacognosy Laboratory, I P G T & R A, Jamnagar. Shalaparni granules were prepared at laboratory of Rasashasta and Bhaishjyakalpana Department of the Institute. Results: Result of Pharmacognostical study shows that the presence of Parenchymal cell, Starch grains, Fragment of trichome with brown content, Stomata with epidermal cells, Group of lignified Vessels, Annular vessel, Fragment of Lignified annular vessel, Border pitted vessel, etc. Pharmaceutical analysis showed 5.066% w/w loss on drying, total Sugar content 54.1 %, pH 7. HPTLC study showed 10 spots at 254 nm and 2 spots at 366 nm. Conclusion: The findings of the study will be useful in the identification and standardization of the Shalaparni granules.
Authors and Affiliations
Pankaj Rathore, A B Thakar, Harisha CR, V. J. Shukla, Adil Rais
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