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PHARMACEUTICAL AND ANALYTICAL STUDY OF RASNASAPTAK KASHAYA GHANVATI AND RASNAPANCHAK KASHAYA GHANVATI

Dr. Komal Sharma*, Dr. Ravneet Kaur Chahal, Dr. Abhishek and

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Abstract

Bhaishajya Kalpana is the branch of Ayurveda which primarily deals with different kinds of dosage forms & their therapeutic utility. The Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana have great importance as they form the primary or basic dosage forms from which other secondary dosage forms are prepared. Ghana Kalpana is the modified form of Kwatha Kalpana. Different varieties of Ghana are mentioned in various Ayurvedic classics & it is most accepted varieties of Ayurvedic dosage forms due to its easy administration, palatability & long shelf life. In this article, an attempt has been made to have an understanding regarding the Ghana and general method of preparation. Aims and Objectives: To prepare Rasnasaptak Kashaya Ghanvati and Rasnapanchak Kashaya Ghanvati according to Sharangdhar Samhita and do the comparative analysis of their Physico-Chemical properties. Materials and Methods: The study involves the preparation of Rasnasaptak Kwatha and Rasnapanchak Kwatha according to Sharangdhar Samhita which was then modified into Ghanvati. Thereafter samples of Rasnasaptak Kashaya Ghanvati and Rasnapanchak Kashaya Ghanvati according to Sharangdhar Samhita were taken for the comparative pharmaceutical and physicochemical study. Results and Conclusions: The Physico-Chemical analysis of Rasnasaptak Kashaya Ghanvati and Rasnapanchak Kashaya Ghanvati revealed that all test parameters were within API limits which ensure the safety and purity of the drug.

Keywords: Ghana, Kwatha, Rasnasaptak Kashaya Ghanvati, Rasnapanchak Kashaya Ghanvati.