Pharmacognostic, physicochemical and chromatographic characterization of Samasharkara Churna

Background: Samasharkara Churna, a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation, is prescribed for treating various conditions such as asthma and cough. Literature review suggested that characterization parameters of Samasharkara Churna are not reported. Objective: To report characteristic parameters of Samasha...

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Main Authors: Sangeeta Mukhi, Anindya Bose, Purnendu Panda, M.M. Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947616301401
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Summary:Background: Samasharkara Churna, a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation, is prescribed for treating various conditions such as asthma and cough. Literature review suggested that characterization parameters of Samasharkara Churna are not reported. Objective: To report characteristic parameters of Samasharkara Churna to conform its identity, quality and purity. Materials and Methods: Samasharkara Churna was evaluated for pharmacognostic, physicochemical, microbiological, and chromatographic parameters. Results: The chromatographic analysis was able to showed presence of all ingredients in Samasharkara Churna. Conclusion: The characterization parameters presented in this paper may serve as standard reference for the quality control analysis of Samasharkara Churna.
ISSN:0975-9476