Preliminary Pharmaceutico-Analytical study of Ashwagandhadi Syrup – A Poly Herbal Formulation

Authors

  • Adiga Nitheesh B S
  • Nayana S Pai
  • Padyana Subrahmanya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v10i3.523

Keywords:

Ashwagandha, Withania somnifera, Polyherbal Syrup, Ayurveda, Pharmaceutical study, Preliminary analysis

Abstract

Background: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the important and popular herb in Ayurvedic classics known for Balya and Rasayana effect. Owing to its multiple therapeutic benefits present study has been undertaken to formulate as health promoter supplement into Syrup dosage form by taking Ashwagandha as main ingredient along with the addition of other herbs like Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) which possess hepatoprotective activity, Shunti (Zingiber officinale) with immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect and Sariva(Hemidesmus indicus) with Deepana and Vishahara action. Aim: To prepare Ashwagandhadi Syrup as per the general method of preparation of Syrup. Materials and Methods: Ashwagandhadi Syrup was prepared as per adopted general method of preparation of Syrup. Result: Final yield of Ashwagandhadi Syrup was 420ml with 33.33% loss. Temperature maintained between 90-1000 C throughout the preparation. Total time duration taken for Ashwagandhadi Syrup was 1 hr 40 min. Preliminary physico-chemical study    revealed observed values of pH 5.78, Viscosity 1.231mili Poise, Specific Gravity 1.6 and Total solids 48.21% . Final product had acceptable product characteristics.

Author Biographies

Adiga Nitheesh B S

IV year BAMS, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidire, Karnataka

Nayana S Pai

Associate Professor, Department of Rasa Shasthra & Bhaishjya Kalpana, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital Vidyagiri, Moodbidri. 

Padyana Subrahmanya

Director, Alva’s Traditional Medicine Archive (ATMA) & Research Centre, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidire. 

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Published

2022-07-16

How to Cite

Nitheesh B S, A. ., Pai, N. S., & Subrahmanya, P. . (2022). Preliminary Pharmaceutico-Analytical study of Ashwagandhadi Syrup – A Poly Herbal Formulation. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 10(3). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v10i3.523

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Original Research Article- Experimental Research

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