Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF SARPAGANDHADI CHOORNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UNMADA W.S.R. TO SCHIZOPHRENIA

Dr. Binal J. R.*, Dr. Alankruta Dave, Harisha C. R. and Shukla V. J.

Abstract

The most dreadful and vulnerable disorder among mental illness is schizophrenia. It affects about 1.5% of the adult population, usually begins before the age 25, persists throughout life, and affects persons of all classes. Both patients and their families often suffer from poor care and social ostracism because of widespread ignorance about the disorder. Sarpagandhadi choorna in Rastantrasaram evum siddhayoga sangraha, is mentioned for treatment of various psychiatry illnesses like Unmada, anidra etc. In this formulation Sarpagandha and rassindoor are present. Sarpagandha is well proved in management of the Unmada and Anidra. Ras sindoor will enhance its property. Pharmacognostical & Analytical study of Sarpagsndhadi Choorna has been carried out for the evaluation of its efficacy in the schizophrenia. On pharmacognostical Cork in surface view, Lignified cork, Lignified fibres, Parenchyma cells with starch grains are observed. Analytic study showed 12 spots at 254nm and 8 spots at 366nm.

Keywords: Schizophrenia, Sarpagandha, Unmada.