Abstract

ANALYTICAL STUDY AND STANDARDIZATION OF KAKUBHADYA CHURNA- A UNIQUE FORMULATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RAJAYAKSHAMA

Dr. Priya Bari*, Dr. Ashok Kumar B.N., Dr. Ravindra Angadi, Dr. Sushmitha V. S., Dr. R. R. Geethesh P. and Suchitra N. Prabhu

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Abstract

Ayurveda, the Upaveda of Artharvana deals with the holistic system of treatment. In Bhaishajya Kalpana, Churna, as an Upkalpana of Kalka is a concept which is highly accepted in Ayurveda offering a wide range of applicability. Kakubhadya Churna is one such herbal compound explained in Brihat-Nighantu Ratnakara under Kshaya- Karma Vipaka Adhyaya and is specifically indicated for Kshaya and Kasa Roga. Aims and Objectives: The primary aim is to standardize Kakubhadya Churna by performing various analytical tests. Materials and Methods: The study involves carrying out different analytical tests required as per standard testing protocol for Churna Kalpana. Result: The observations after each analytical test provide values helpful to standardize the Churna. Discussion: The study provides the analytical test results and observations which would tend to be useful in standardization of Kakubhadya Churna for further production. Conclusion: The study offers comprehensive analytical test results carried on Kakubhadya Churna.

Keywords: Kakubhadya Churna, Rajayakshama, Analytical study, Arjuna, Amalaki, Shunthi, Bala, Eranda Beeja, Ayurveda.