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A COMPARATIVE PHARMACEUTICO-ANALYTICAL STUDY OF KADALI KSHARA (MRIDU) PREPARED WITH THREE DIFFERENT METHODS

Dr. Tulasi T.*, Dr. Purushotham K. G., Dr. Pavana K. B. and Dr. Shruthan K.

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Abstract

Background: Ksharas are alkaline substances which are classified into Pratisaraneeya and Paneeya according to mode of administration. Kadali Kshara is widely advised in treatment of Mutrakrichra, Ashmari, Gulma, Mutraghata etc. This alkaline preparation has many therapeutic usages and can be better alternative to many surgical procedures. But the method of preparation of Kshara differs according to various authors. This difference in preparationmethod needs to be addressed properly so that a Standard Operative Procedure (SOP) is developed for all the samples to evaluate its quality, economy and yield. Objectives: In this study Kadali Kshara was prepared according to 3 different references viz, Rasa Tharangini, Sharangadhara Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. Analysis of its preliminary physiochemical values done on the basis of API. Materials and Methods: Kadali Panchangas were collected, dried and burnt completely to make ash. Then Kshara was prepared in 3 different methods as per different texts i.e., by the ratio of water added to Ash (1:4, 1:6) soaking time duration (3 hours and 12 hours), folds of cloth (1, 3) and number of times of filtration (1 and 21 times). Then Pharmaceutico analytical study of each Kshara has done separately. Results and Conclusion: The Pharmaceutico analytical study revealed that, pharmaceutically and analytically the preparation method explained by Sushrutha Samhita can be considered as unique and ideal as per present study.

Keywords: Paneeya Kshara, Kadali Kshara.