Abstract

A COMPARATIVE PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF YAKRIT PIPPALI USING TWO METHODS: TRADITIONAL PUTA METHOD AND MUFFLE FURNACE METHOD

Dr. Karthik P.* and Dr. Tarika S. Bangera

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Abstract

Yakrit Pippali is a formulation explained in the Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Drishtigataroga pratishedhadhyaya (17th chapter) in the context of Naktandhya.[1] Hence an attempt was made to prepare Yakrit Pippali using traditional Puta paka method (Batch 1) and Muffle furnace method (Batch 2). In both the methods, Pippali was pierced into the Aja Yakrit and heating was given which would ensure uniform heat distribution. Puta Paka method was carried out using Laghu Puta with 50 coconut shells and heated for 40 minutes. The temperature was maintained up to 300-3500C. Yakrit pippali was prepared in Muffle furnace with Kramagni Paka i.e gradual temperature pattern was followed up to 3000C. In both of these methods, there were considerable amounts of loss seen, i.e. 41.6% in Puta Paka method and 61% in Muffle furnace method. Loss of product was more in Batch 2 compared to Batch 1. The final product obtained was fried in an iron pan for 5 minutes for removing moisture and later stored in a glass container. Mouth of the container was closed by aluminium foil and stored properly.

Keywords: Yakrit Pippali, Puta Paka method, Muffle furnace method, Vitamin A, Liver diseases.