Abstract

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.