Comparative Pharmacognostical and Physico-Chemical Analysis of Asandighana Churna With Asanadi Ghanavati (Research Article)

Author(s): Sumaiya Makva, D.H. Pandya, Harisha C R, Shukla V J

Abstract: Background: Asanadi Churna is having 21 contents mentioned in Astanghridya as an Asanadigana. Asanadi Gana is advocated for Shivitra, Kustha, Kapha, Krimi, Panduroga, Prameha and Medodosha Shamak property. The pharmacognostical and physico-chemical data is not published on Asanadi Churna compared with Asanadi Ghnavti yet, So, this study is planned. Aims: To evaluate compare Pharmacognostical and physico-chemical characters of Asanadi Churna with Asanadi Ghnavti. Materials and Methods: Prepared drug was collected from pharmacy and authenticated in respective Laboratory of I.P.G.T. & R.A., G.A.U. Standard procedures were followed to undertake the pharmacognostical and physico-chemical analysis. Results: Phrmacognostical results of Asanadi Churna showed Lignified fibres of Asana, Saal and Arjun, border pitted vessel of Khadir and Swetchandan whereas Vati also showed similar characters. Physicochemical analysis Asanadi Churna showed at Loss on drying 0.48 %, Ash value 4.82% etc., In HPTLC, Asanadi Churna revealed 11 spots at 254 nm and 11 spots at 366 nm. Whereas Asanadi Vati showed that Loss on drying 6.91%, Ash value 19.98 % etc., In HPTLC Asanadi Ghanavati revealed 12 spots at 254 nm and 12 spots at 366 nm. Discussion: Pharmacognostical study with the help of microscopical characters and physico-chemical parameters to find out exact authentication of the ingredients present in formulation. The presence of all contents of raw drugs in the final product shows the genuinely of the fine duct. Conclusion: For the standardization of the drug, finding of the study will be helpful as there are no reported studies on the comparative Asanadi Churna and Asanadi Ghanavati and study might help as reference guidance for future scientific evaluations of the drug.

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