Standardization Study of Dadimastaka and Pushyanuga Churnas

Abstract

The present paper deals with the standardization of dadimastaka and pushyanuga churnas. These are the important Ayurvedic formulations used for perinatal care of mother and child health. Standardization of churnas were achieved by organoleptic study, physico-chemical analysis, qualitative organic and inorganic analysis, thin layer chromatography (TLC), UV-visible spectrophotometry and high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) fingerprint studies. Qualitative organic analysis of both the churnas revealed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, phenols, tannins, glycosides, resins, saponins and flavonoids. Qualitative inorganic analysis revealed the presence of calcium, magnesium, iron and silica in dadimastaka churna and aluminium, calcium, magnesium, iron and silica in pushyanuga churna. TLC study of both the churnas was carried out in toluene : ethyl acetate solvent system. Alcoholic extracts of churnas were used for UV-visible spectrophotometry and HPLC fingerprint study. Quantitative evaluation of piperine in dadimastaka churna and gallic acid in pushyanuga churna by HPLC study showed 0.456 and 1.626% respectively.