Abstract

ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF HARIDRADI LEPA

*Dr. Archana Kumbar, Dr. Ashok Kumar B. N., Dr. Ravindra Angadi, Dr. Radhika Ranjan Geethesh P. and Dr. Sushmitha V. S.

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Abstract

Haridradi Lepa is a herbo-mineral formulation explained in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu under granthi/ arbuda chikitsa. It is having ingredients like mulaka, shankha & haridra. The pharmaceutical procedures will render some new qualities in an end product which is later analyzed and understood by physico-chemical analysis Hence the detailed analytical study of Haridradi Lepa was done at S.D.M. Centre for Research in Ayurveda and Allied Sciences, Udupi. Organoleptic characteristics like color, odor, taste, touch and appearance were recorded along with the evaluation of analytical parameters like Loss on drying at 105˚C, Total ash, Acid insoluble ash, Water soluble ash, Alcohol soluble extractive, Water soluble extractive, Total fat, Rancidity test, Determination of pH, Angle of Repose, Bulk density, Tap density, Hausner’s Ratio, Carr’s Index. The study showed satisfying results with respect to standard parameters showing genuine quality of the drugs and its efficacy.

Keywords: Arbuda; Haridradi Lepa, herbo-mineral, Physico-chemical parameters.