Preparation and Evaluation of Quality Control Parameters of Musalyapamarga Churna.

Abstract

Introduction: Standardization is still difficult because of difficulties with plant identification, collecting, extraction, and formulation, even with the World Health Organization's recommendations for herbal medicines. Since there were no established criteria for Musalyapamarga Churna, an Ayurvedic formulation used for Badhirya, this study set out to establish them.

Materials and Methods: Musalyapamarga Churna was prepared from Musali moola and Apamarga moola, collected, and authenticated. The churna was prepared using standard operating procedures, cleaned, dried, pulverized, and sieved. Analytical testing was conducted at a ASU-approved CRF lab of KLE Ayurvedic College, Shahapur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India to determine organoleptic, physicochemical, phytochemicals, and microbial properties.

Results: A loss on drying of 3.265%, an ash value of 6.218%, and acceptable limits for microbiological contamination were among the physicochemical tests that the churna passed with distinctive organoleptic qualities. Amino acids, tannins, flavonoids, and cardiac glycosides were found by phytochemical investigation. With minor differences in extraction values.

Discussion: The physicochemical and phytochemical analysis of Musalyapamarga Churna, with acceptable moisture, ash, and extractive values – Alcohol-soluble extract- 4.113% and Water-soluble extract – 16.321%, along with beneficial phytochemicals and minimal microbial contamination. Minor variations in extractive values may result from environmental factors or preparation methods.

Conclusion: This research fills in gaps in the literature and improves the reliability of Ayurvedic formulations by establishing the groundwork for Musalyapamarga Churna.