Open AccessPHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION OF VRANAROPANI MALAHARA AND ITS ANALYTICAL EVALUATION
Author(s) -
Subrahmanya Padyana,
Iii Yr
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamjp040442020
Subject(s) - folklore , medicine , traditional medicine , acanthaceae , value (mathematics) , health care , art , mathematics , literature , political science , statistics , law
Vrana (wound) is an oldest ailment from which the mankind is suffering since its origin. Wound healing has become a major concern in the health care system. The financial and social impact imposed by chronic wound on society is substantial. Apart from classical references, a vast majority depends on folklore medicines. This study aims at introduction of one such efficient, wound healing ethno-medicine, Vranaropani (Hemigraphis colorata- Acanthaceae), and its modification into Malahara form. Taila was prepared from the drug Vranaropani. To overcome the inconvenience of extraction as well as for better enhancement of efficacy, shelf life and acceptability, Vranaropani Malahara was prepared. Analytical study carried out to standardize the preparation. Light brown coloured, homogenous Malahara with strong smell of Siktha was obtained. The pH value was 7.4. Spreadability value was 12. Extrudability study findings were good. Thermal stability value was 40-450C. Loss on drying value was 2.7%. Through this study, a folklore drug was explored and modified into an acceptable form. The result of analytical study was found to be encouraging and it can be taken up for clinical study.