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GANDHAKADYA MALAHARA AND ITS MODIFICATION WITH INGUDI TAILA: A COMPARATIVE PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY

Dr. Vekariya Jigar Tulshibhai* and Dr. B. Vinayachandra Shetty

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Abstract

Introduction: Malahara Kalpana comes under Bahya Kalpana. It is a form of topical ointment preparation. Gandhakadya Malahara is a herbo-mineral topical formulation explained in the text Rasatarangini. This study deals with the pharmaceutical preparation of a Gandhakadya Malahara and its modification with Ingudi taila. Materials and Methods: The preparation of Gandhakadya Malahara was done as per the classical reference and its modification was carried by substituting Tila taila with Ingudi taila in the preparation of Sikta taila. General observation and organoleptic parameters are noted and recorded. Results and Discussion: Modified Gandhakadya Malahara and Gandhakadya Malahara were similar in physical attributes as well as organoleptic parameters. Conclusion: Even though both the samples of Gandhakadya Malahara are indistinguishable based on the organoleptic characteristics, it can be concluded that, the sample with Ingudi taila is more therapeutically efficient while considering the pharmacological actions of Ingudi.

Keywords: Gandhakadya Malahara, Ingudi (Balanites aegyeptiaca Linn.), Ingudi taila, Malahara Kalpana.