Abstract

REVIEW ON CLASSICAL METHODS AND PHARMACEUTICAL ADVANCEMENT IN PREPARATION OF ASAVA AND ARISHTA

*Prajakta R. Giratkar and Sneha Kubde

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Abstract

Asava and Arista have been integral to Ayurvedic medicine for over 3000 years, offering treatment for a wide array of ailments. However, as commercialization has surged, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of Ayurvedic products has become a pressing concern. It is imperative to establish qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria for Asava and Arista formulations to uphold their quality and safety standards. This necessitates a thorough examination of traditional practices and literature to identify fundamental similarities and differences between traditionally prepared Asava-Arishta and contemporary production methods. The primary objective of this study is to compile knowledge from traditional sources and contemporary practices, elucidate technological intricacies, define analytical parameters, and standardize formulations to align with modern protocols. Our review encompasses literature spanning from the Vedic period to recent publications such as the Ayurvedic Formulary of India. Despite the therapeutic utility of numerous Asava-Arishta formulations documented in ancient texts, there exists ample opportunity to scientifically validate them using interdisciplinary approaches for the betterment of humanity. Notably, while modern production techniques may differ in technology and scale, they generally adhere to traditional norms, albeit with certain variations.

Keywords: Asava, Arishta, Standardization, technology, Parameters.