Abstract

FORMULATION AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL EVALUATIONS OF POLYHERBAL GHRITA

*D. P. Kawade, V. D. Gulkari, Y. D. Nakhate and N. N. Jain

Abstract

The use of ghee in suitable conditions with appropriate doses of desired preparations will render various benefits due to its potency to nullify toxins and toxic effects of drugs; and its capability to act as a media to dissolve and enhance the efficacy of the active principles in the drugs used. Aim of this study is formulation and Physicochemical evaluation of Polyherbal Ghrita. The Ayurvedic classics have mentioned Rasayana which is described as an herbal or metallic preparation that are health tonics to children, medicines to middle aged and rejuvenators to the elderly. Polyherbal is used as Rasayana since the ancient time especially for children in the management of memory. This research work emphasize practical approach in formulation and physicochemical evaluation of polyherbal ghrita by incorporating the traditional knowledge along with the modern technology in drug manufacture.

Keywords: Polyherbal ghrita, herbal drugs, ghee, Rasayana, traditional knowledge.