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Extraction of medicinal principles with milk.
1Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India.
Ancient Science of Life
|May 5, 2012
Summary
Ayurvedic medicine uses milk for herbal extraction. This study analyzes the scientific pharmaceutical reasons behind this traditional practice for better drug formulation.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Traditional Indian Medicine
Background:
- Ayurveda utilizes milk as a solvent in numerous traditional formulations.
- This practice aims to extract active medicinal compounds from herbs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To scientifically analyze the rationale behind using milk for herbal extraction in Ayurveda.
- To explore the pharmaceutical principles governing this traditional technique.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of Ayurvedic texts describing milk-based herbal extractions.
- Analysis from a pharmaceutical sciences perspective.
Main Results:
- Milk's composition (fats, proteins, lactose) facilitates the solubilization and extraction of diverse phytochemicals.
- Potential for enhanced bioavailability and synergistic effects of extracted compounds.
Conclusions:
- The use of milk in Ayurvedic herbal extraction is scientifically justifiable.
- This method offers a unique approach to drug formulation with potential pharmaceutical benefits.
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