Abstract

ANTIOXIDANT AND IMMUNOMODULATORY ACTIVITY OF VRISHYAKSHEERA YOGA GRANULES

Dr. Meera V.* and Dr. Sulochana Rathod

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Abstract

Vrishyaksheera yoga is a polyherbal formulation mentioned in the context of Vajikarana. It is prepared with the drugs like Aswagandha, Shatavari, Yashtmadhu, Kharjura, Masha, Mridwika, Kharjuramastaka and Kapikacchu in the form of Ksheerapaka. Considering the inconveniences in the preparation of Ksheerapaka, an attempt has been made to convert it into granule form which is to handle with. But for its wider acceptance and clinical applicability, further evaluation in the form of Antioxidant and immunomodulatory effect of VKG in Experimental models is essential. The antioxidant activity of VKG was assessed by the activity of SOD, Catalase, GSH and concluded with significant results. Similarly, the immunomodulatory effect of VKG was analyzed by haematological parameters, relative organ weight and bone marrow cellularity with the results of moderate immunomodulatory activity.

Keywords: Antioxidant, Immunomodulatory, Vrishyaksheera yoga, Granules, new dosage form.