Abstract

PHYSICO CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF AAMRABEEJA (LINN. MANGIFERA INDICA)

Veena More*, Sheela Pargunde and Ninad Sathe

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Abstract

Indeed, Ayurvedic remedies, known for their natural approach and holistic principles, offer a potential solution to address healthcare demands. Choosing for plant-based medicines or phytomedicines often implies a commitment to formulations without synthetic chemicals. The variance in the quality of drugs between ancient and modern times can be attributed to factors like improper processing, adulteration, or the use of low-quality raw materials. The aim of the study is standardization of Amrabeeja (kernel) collected from various sources. In the course of this study, an array of essential analytical tests, such as foreign matter, Organoleptic test, Particle size, pH, Loss on drying, Total ash, Acid insoluble Ash, Water soluble extractive, and Alcohol soluble extractive were conducted. The obtained values of the samples are compared with the standard limits specified in The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India for Amrabeeja establishing a basis for quality assessment. The acquired parameters for Loss on drying (mean -9.266 with S.D +/- 0.758), Total Ash (mean - 2.613 with S.D +/- 0.065), Acid insoluble ash (mean-0.363 with S.D +/- 0.082), ASE (mean-19.45 with S.D +/-1.751), WSE (mean-19.723 with S.D +/- 2.334), pH (mean-5.203 with S.D +/- 0.039) were within the standard limits stated in API. Therefore, this study can serve as a reference for future research initiatives.

Keywords: Amrabeeja, kernel, Mangifera indica, physico chemical, standardization.