Abstract

PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF ERANDADI KWATHA CHURNA AND SHATAPUSHPADI LEPA CHURNA

*Dr. Sonali Mishra, Prof. Dr. Pragya P. Mallik, Dr. Bharatilata Acharya

Abstract

Medicinal plants form an integral part of traditional healthcare systems and are now recognized globally for their therapeutic importance. Their curative actions are attributed to a wide range of secondary metabolites present in various plant parts. Erandadi Kwatha and Shatapushpadi Lepa are classical Ayurvedic formulations prepared from multiple herbs possessing potent Vatahara, Shothahara, and Vedanasthapana properties. The present work aims to explore their phytochemical profile, pharmacological attributes, and probable mechanism of action in the management of Katigraha (Lumbar Spondylosis). Katigraha is a Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi characterized by Katishoola (pain in the lumbar region), Stambha (stiffness), and Graha (restriction of movement), resulting from Vata Dosha Prakopa and Srotorodha. Erandadi Kwatha acts internally by Vatahara, Srotoshodhana, and Agnideepana effects, helping to relieve stiffness and pain, while Shatapushpadi Lepa provides external relief through its Shothahara and Vedanasthapana actions. The present study, carried out at ALN RAO MEMORIAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE AND PG CENTRE, KOPPA, CHIKMAGALUR (KARNATAKA), includes standardization parameters such as identity, purity, strength, preliminary phytochemical screening, and TLC profiling. These findings play a crucial role in establishing scientific quality control measures and enhancing the therapeutic credibility of Ayurvedic formulations.

Keywords: Erandadi Kwatha, Shatapushpadi Lepa, Katigraha, Vata Vyadhi, Vatahara, Shothahara, Vedanasthapana, Srotoshodhana, preliminary phytochemical screening, TLC profiling.