Formulation and Evaluation of Anisomeles Malabarica Panchang Kshara
Formulation and Evaluation of Anisomeles Malabarica Panchang Kshara
Formulation and Evaluation of Anisomeles Malabarica Panchang Kshara
Abstract
Ksaras are the derivatives of plant drug ashes in the form of solutions or crystals all of which have the
basic quality of being alkaline. Because of its corrosive nature (Ksaranat), it is known as Kshara
(alkali), Kshara is not having rasa, this is manifested by the combination of many rasas and it
possesses itself many rasas dominated by katu and lavana rasas. It is the object of many senses and it
involves a special method of preparation. In the present study, we have prepared Anisomeles
malabarica panchanga Kshara under standard laboratory conditions and studied about the organoleptic
and qualitative characteristics of Anisomeles malabarica Kshara. The Phytochemical parameters for
the Anisomeles malabarica panchanga were also studied with the aim of drawing the phytochemical
standards for this species. The presence study includes phytochemical standardization of Anisomeles
malabarica aerial parts first time. The presence study includes preparation and evaluation of
Anisomeles malabarica kshara first time.
Keywords: Ksaras, Anisomeles malabarica, Rasas, Panchanga, Standardization.
Corresponding author: Ms. Bhagyashri D. Nagare, email:[email protected]
focused our study on the phytochemistry of Thin layer chromatography of the ethanolic
Anisomeles malabarica. extract was studied and Rf values were
As the plant is very potential in determined (Harborne JB., 1985; Brain KR,
pharmacological uses the hypothesis were Turner TD., 1975).
made that its Kshara preparation may prepared Preparation of Kshara
and evaluated. As ksara preparation rich in The Anisomeles malabarica kshara prepared as
inorganic elements and it may use as diuretic, per general procedure mentioned for kshara in
electrolyte replenisher etc. the aim draws in Bhaisajya Kalpana Vijnanam (Dr. G.
this study ‘preparation and evaluation of Prabhakara Rao, 2008). The dried whole plant
Anisomeles malabarica panchang kshara’. of Anisomeles malabarica powdered. Burn to
Materials and Methods ash (Bhasma). Add 4 parts of water to the
Procurement of plant material Bhasma stir well and keep overnight. Next
Fresh panchang (leaf, flower, stem, root, bark) morning decant the clear liquid and filter
of Anisomeles malabarica was supplied by Mr. through a three-layered muslin cloth. Repeat
D. Md. S. Sheikh, Proprietor of Sheikh the filtering process till a colorless filtrate is
International, Dindigul, State-Tamilnadu, obtained. Transfer filtered material to a
India, in the month of February 2019. stainless steel vessel and heat to evaporate the
Botanical identification of plant was water. Collect kshara deposited as flakes from
authenticated by Asso. Prof. Rajesh T. the bottom of the vessel and grind it to a fine
Wankhade, Dept. of Dravyguna, S.M.B.T. powder. Pack it in tightly closed containers to
Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Nashik. protect from light and moisture (Anonymous,
Phytochemical Study 2019).
The successive extractive values carry out as Results and Discussion
per the procedure of C. K. Kokate (Kokate The moisture content seems to be lower than
CK., 1994). Physical Evaluation-Moisture necessary to support the growth of microbes to
content of the powdered determined based on bring any change in the composition of the
the loss of drying method (Khandelwal KR., drugs. Physical constant as ash value of the
2005). The ash values were determined, to find drug gives an idea of the earthy matter or the
out about the physiological state and level of inorganic composition and other impurities
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