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A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYTICAL STUDY ON PADMAK AGAD: A RESEARCH ARTICLE

Varsha Bansal*, Dr. Ramesh Chandra Tiwari, Dr. Bhawana Mittal and Gaurav Sharma

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Abstract

Background: Analytical profile of the drug is essential to assure the safety, quality and efficacy of a drug. Objective: The present study was conducted to develop an analytical profile of Padmak Agad. Material and Methods: Analytical profile of the Padmak Agad Churn was assessed by organoleptic characteristics, physicochemical parameters, phytochemical screening and TLC evaluation. The physicochemical evaluation was done by parameters viz. pH, loss on drying, total ash, water-soluble ash, alcohol-soluble extractive, and water-soluble extractives. Phytochemical screening was done for extraction, screening and identification of the medicinally active substances present in the drug. Results: PH value, Loss on drying, total ash, water-soluble ash, alcohol soluble extractive and watersoluble extractive were 5.9, 7.61%, 7.25%, 5.82%, 9.28%, and 22.45%, respectively. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of Carbohydrates, Alkaloids, Amino acids, Proteins, Saponins, Glycosides, Phenolic compounds, Flavonoids, Steroids and Tannins in Padmak Agad. Discussion and Conclusion: Padmak Agad passed all the parametric tests. These values of tests can be used as a reference value for further research on Padmak Agad.

Keywords: Padmak Agad, Analytical study, Phytochemicals Screening, physiochemical study.