Abstract

Dr. Aparna M. S.*, Dr.Radhika Ranjan Geethesh P., Dr. Ravindra Angadi, Dr. Ashok Kumar B. N. and Dr. Sushmitha V. S.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Vasadi Kashaya is mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Pandu Rogadhikara, indicated for Pandu, Kamala, Halimaka. Aim: To prepare Vasadi Kashaya and analyse it using various physicochemical parameters. Materials and methods: Vasadi Kashaya contains the drugs such as Vasa, Nimba, Guduchi, Katuki and Kiratatikta. All the drugs were taken in equal quantity and Kashaya was prepared as per standard operating procedure and phamaceutico analytical parameters were tested and recorded. Results: The Physico chemical parameters of Vasadi Kashaya were as follows pH 6.09, Refractive index 1.33882, Total solids 11.7 %, Specific gravity 0.9750 and TLC blue band at 254nm. Discussion: The pH of Vasadi Kashaya showed its weak acidic nature and total solids represents the amount of active constituents and dissolved solids. Values of all other parameters also helps in proving its effectiveness. Conclusion: Vasadi Kashaya was standardised as per API Guidelines and results of this study can be taken as its preliminary standard profile.