Abstract

PHARMACEUTICAL AND ANALYTICAL STUDY OF 2 TYPES OF SWASKUTHARA RASA

Dr. Sapanjeet Kaur*, Dr. Pradeep Kapil, Dr. Ravneet Kaur Chahal, Dr. Abhishek, Dr. Om Prakash Sharma

Abstract

Background: Swaskuthara Rasa is a potential herbomineral formulation which has been used for treatment of a variety of ailments since time immemorial. However, it becomes mandatory to develop quality profiles of all such formulations that contain metals or minerals or poisons in their composition. Aims and Objective: To prepare 2 types of Swaskuthara Rasa as mentioned in classical texts and to do its Analytical Analysis. Materials and Methods: Firstly purification of ingredients called Parada, Gandhaka, Tankana, Manashila, Vatsnabha was done as mentioned in classical books followed by formation of Kajjali. Then 2 types of Swaskuthara Rasa was prepared as per Ayurvedic texts (Bhaishajya Ratnavali and Yogratnakar) and characterized by various modern analytical techniques. Organoleptic characteristics, Physico-chemical analysis like Total ash, Acid insoluble ash, Water soluble ash, Loss on drying at 105 c, Identification chemical, Assay of elements and tablets tests like Shape, Hardness, Uniformity of Weight, Disintegration time were carried out as per API. Results and Conclusion: Classical pharmaceutical procedures of Swaskuthara Rasa converts the macro elements into therapeutically effective medicines of micro form which is proved by its analytical analysis.

Keywords: Swaskuthara Rasa, Parada, Gandhaka, Manashila, Vatsnabha, Tankana, Pippali, Shunthi, Maricha, kajjali, Shodhana.