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Standardisation of ayurvedic oils.

P T Hepsibah¹, N B Prasad, P S Kumar

¹Drug Standardisation Unit, Ayurveda Research Institute, Poojappura, Trivandrum - 695 012, Kerala, India.

Ancient Science of Life

|May 5, 2012

Summary

This study establishes physico-chemical standards for Karpooradi taila, a medicated oil for treating Varrthavikaram. These standards, including Thin Layer chromatography, serve as a unique fingerprint for quality control of Karpooradi taila.

Area of Science:

Ayurvedic medicine
Pharmacognosy
Quality control of herbal medicines

Background:

Karpooradi taila is a traditional Ayurvedic medicated oil.
It is utilized for the management of a condition known as Varrthavikaram.
Standardization is crucial for ensuring the efficacy and safety of herbal formulations.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish essential physico-chemical standards for Karpooradi taila.
To develop a reliable fingerprinting method for quality assessment.
To ensure consistency and therapeutic value of the medicated oil.

Main Methods:

Physico-chemical analysis of Karpooradi taila samples.
Determination of key parameters like viscosity, refractive index, and specific gravity.

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Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) for chromatographic profiling.

Main Results:

Defined specific physico-chemical standards for Karpooradi taila.
Established a characteristic Thin Layer chromatographic pattern.
Demonstrated the utility of these parameters as a fingerprint standard.

Conclusions:

The identified physico-chemical standards are suitable for routine quality control.
The Thin Layer chromatographic pattern provides a reliable method for identification and authentication.
These standards will aid in ensuring the quality and consistency of Karpooradi taila.