Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL FORMULATION ERANDADI VATI

Dr. Bhagwati Solanki*, Prof. Anup Thakar, Dr. Rahul Gandhi, Harisha C. R., Shukla V. J.

Abstract

Evaluation of herbal formulation is important in order to evaluate the quality, purity, safety and efficacy of drugs built on quantity of their active principles. The purpose of the present work is standardization of Erandadi Vati. It is polyherbal preparation containing three components. The Erandadi Vati is cited in the ancient books of Ayurveda used for the treatment of Amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis). Erandadi Vati was prepared to evaluate the organoleptic characters, pharmacognostical study and physicochemical parameters. Outcomes of the study is helpful in standardization of polyherbal ayurvedic formulation Erandadi Vati, which will help worldwide acceptance of the formulation and standing of the Ayurveda system.

Keywords: Amavata, Erandadi Vati, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Standarization.