Abstract

PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF VIPARITA MALLA TAILA AND ITS MODIFIED OINTMENT

Dr. Veeresh S.* and Dr. M. S. Krishnamurthy

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Abstract

Viparita Malla Taila[1] is a polyherbal formulation mentioned in Chakradatta Vranashotha Chikitsa chapter. First Viparita Malla Taila was prepared classically and then modified into ointment and evaluated its wound healing activity through experimental study on Wister albino rats. The aim of modification of Taila into ointment is for easy availability, good portability and moreover to increase contact time with skin which makes it cost effective to patient. For preparation of ointment, Siktha (Bees wax) is used as base. Viparita Malla Taila and Siktha (bees wax) taken in the ratio 1:5 based on the principle of Siktha Taila formulation mentioned in Rasa Tarangini. The pharmaceutical aspect of Viparita Malla Taila and its modification of Viparita Malla Taila ointment are discussed in this article.

Keywords: Viparita Malla Taila, Viparita Malla Taila ointment, pharmaceutical study.