Pharmaceutico-Analytical Profile of a Substantial Formulation Gorakhamundi Ghanavati

Abstract

Ayurveda primarily emphasizes Swasthasya Swastharakshanam (preserving the health of a healthy person) and Aaturasya Vikara Prashamanam (treating the diseased person). Regarding Dravyaguna, a comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic principles is imperative. Although Dravyaguna isn’t listed as a separate limb within the eight branches of Ayurveda, it is inherently intertwined with each limb, as the knowledge of medicinal substances permeates all aspects of Ayurvedic practice. Thus, Dravyaguna serves as a foundational aspect without which the other branches would lack completeness.

Dravyaguna is a branch of Ayurveda that focuses on the properties and actions of drugs, particularly herbs and Ayurvedic formulations. It encompasses scientific knowledge related to these substances, including their nature, names, properties, and pharmacological effects. This field delves into pharmacognosy, which is the study of medicinal plants, and pharmacology, the study of drug actions. It also explores the therapeutic uses of Ayurvedic drugs. Dravyaguna aims to understand the relationship between the actions and properties of Ayurvedic medications, providing valuable insights into their efficacy and applications in healthcare. Bhaishajya Kalpana is the science that deals in detail with the preparation of different medicines through various methods. These methods aim to make the formulation more palatable, improve its shelf life, and enhance its organoleptic characteristics.

One such drug that has been commended for its therapeutic usefulness in both classical and modern medical science is Sphaeranthus indicus Linn, known as Gorakhamundi in Ayurvedic classics. The most important dose form in the realm of Ayurvedic pharmaceuticals is kwatha kalpana. However, it has drawbacks such as a shorter shelf life, bitter flavor, and challenges with preparation, shipping, and storage. To overcome these issues without sacrificing therapeutic efficacy, Kwatha Kalpana is being transformed into Ghanvati. The goal of this work is to create a pharmaceutico-analytical profile of Gorakhmundi Ghanavati

Aims and Objectives:        1. Prepare Gorakhmundi Ghanavati.

1. Carry out pharmaceutico-analytical evaluation.

Materials and Methods: The study involves the preparation of Gorakhmundi Kasahaya and its conversion into ghanavati. Subsequently, a complete analytical profile of the prepared drug is conducted.

Result and Conclusion: Physico-chemical analysis indicates that all test parameters are within API limits, ensuring the safety and purity of the drug.