ANALYTICAL STUDY ON HERBO-MINERAL FORMULATION - VIDANGA TAILA
Dr. Jyoti Sonkar* and Dr. Dev Nath Singh Gautam
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Abstract
Ayurveda comprises two words ‘Ayu’ and ‘Veda’ which signifies the
science of life. So, Ayurveda enlightens different strategies for
sustaining a healthy life. Vidanga tail which is an Ayurvedic
formulation is regarded as an important application for Bahya Krimi
which specifically acts on Yuka, Liksha, and other Krimi. In classical
text of Ayurveda named Bhaishajya Ratnavali Vidanga taila is
mentioned in detail. No work has been done on the pharmaceuticalanalytical
study of Vidanga tail. Pharmaceutical analysis of Vidanga
tail samples A, B, and C showed iodine values of 0.2538, 0.3807 &
0.3172. Saponification value 147.54, 143.05 & 139.12. Acid values
1.96, 1.79 & 1.85. Peroxide values 3.8, 4.0 & 4.4. Specific gravity
0.927, 0.946 & 0.921.
Keywords: Analytical, Vidanga tail, Pharmaceutical, Sneha Kalpana.
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