Comparative Study of Basic Physiochemical Parameters on “Arjuna Ksheera Paaka” and It’s Powdered Form
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Ayurveda medicine originated in India more than 2000 years ago but even today, it can fulfill the requirements of modern health issues including non-communicable diseases. Among the noncommunicable diseases; heart diseases (Hridroga) have become a major problem in today’s society. For Hridroga, Acharyas of Ayurveda have prescribed various remedies. Arjuna Ksheera Paaka is one of the popular remedy form of decoction (hot infusion), was mentioned for treatment of Hridroga and it include Arjuna (Arjuna terminalia) as an ingredient. Arjuna Ksheera Paaka can be prepared as a powder form as an experiment by concerning of easy applicability for patients with their busy lifestyle. Therefore this study was conducted to compare the physio-chemical parameters of Arjuna Ksheera Paaka and it's powdered form using analyzing methods under modern technology. The decoction (Kashaya) form of Arjuna Ksheera Paaka was prepared according to the method described in Ayurveda Pharmacopeia and converted it into powdered form using freeze drying method. Then both preparations have been chemically analyzed separately. Results shown both preparations were positive for Proteins, Carbohydrates, Phenols, Tannins, Flavonoids and Alkaloids. Evaluated pH values shown that it was nearly similar in both preparations. Saponin test was positive in both forms but powdered form has given lower intensity as compared to Arjuna Ksheera Paaka. By comparing the chemical properties of these two medicinal forms are including similar chemical compounds, it can be concluded both preparations are exactly similar in biologically active chemical constituents that can be use in medicinal purposes.
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Senerath SHAPB
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