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PHARMACEUTICO- ANALYTICAL STUDY OF RAKTA PRAVARTHANA CHURNA

B. S. Kasturirangan*, Angadi Ravindra, B. N. Ashok Kumar and R. R. Geethesh

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Abstract

Rakta Pravarthana Churna is an Ayurvedic formulation designed for external application during Rakta Mokshana to address apravarthana or clotting tendencies. The research aims to evaluate the pharmaceutical and analytical aspects of this formulation, considering its potential applications in coagulation disorders from a broader perspective. Aims & Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to conduct pharmaceutical and analytical studies on Rakta Pravarthana churna, a compound formulation for regularising blood flow. Materials & Methods: The pharmaceutical study involves preparation of churnas of all the herbal ingredients, procuring & processing of Gruhadhuma, and finally the compound churna preparation. The analytical study comprises organoleptic, physicochemical, and chromatographic evaluations. Results: The preparation of Rakta Pravarthana Churna involved continuous trituration, resulting in a greenish-black powder with a characteristic smell of Karpura, and possessing katu-kashaya rasa. The quantity obtained was 750g. Analytical parameters and HPTLC provided relatable results. Discussion: The pharmaceutical study notes complexities such as varying hardness of individual drugs, the usage of Gruhadhuma, its sourcing, safety and appropriateness, and other challenges in size reduction. Organoleptic evaluation reveals the formulation's unique features, including its katu rasa, supporting its role in regulating blood flow. HPTLC analysis demonstrates distinct compound patterns. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study offers the standardization of Rakta Pravarthana Churna & provides a foundation for further research in the field of Ayurvedic preparations pertaining to blood flow regulation.

Keywords: Rakta pravarthana, coagulation, Gruhadhuma, pharmaceutical study, analytical parameters, standardization.