Abstract

ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS & COMPARISON OF VARIOUS SALTS BY XRF METHOD AND PREPARATION OF VIDA LAVAN BY MODIFIED METHOD & ITS ANALYSIS.

*Dr. Chinmayee Mestry and Dr. Sheela Pargunde

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Abstract

The Panchalavan group, which consists of five types of salt, is named differently across various texts. During medieval times, for medicinal purposes, people from different regions used salts known by local names. Consequently, the same salt might have had different names in different areas. This led to variations in the medicinal preparations used across regions, even when the same medicine was intended. As a result, the clinical outcomes of these medicines could differ from the expected results based on the original formulation, leading to confusion about the true identity and classification of the salts within the Panchalavan group. This study presents a comprehensive elemental analysis of commercially available salts using the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) method. The research further explores the synthesis of Vida Lavan, a traditional Ayurvedic salt, employing a modified technique. Due to the unavailability and questionable authenticity of Romak Lavan, Saindhav Lavan was substituted in the preparation of Vida Lavan according to a reference of abhav varga in Yogratnakar. The XRF analysis revealed significant disparities in the elemental composition and quantities of salts currently on the market compared to previous studies. Additionally, a marked difference was observed between Vida Lavan procured from the market and that synthesised using the modified method. This suggests variations in manufacturing processes and highlights the need for standardised protocols to ensure consistency and authenticity in Ayurvedic salt preparations. The findings underscore the importance of rigorous quality control and accurate labelling to preserve the integrity of traditional medicines and protect consumer health.

Keywords: Ayurvedic salts, lavan, saindhav salt, vida lavan, romak lavan, sauvarchal lavan.