Phytochemical analysis of an indigenous compound Patolamuladi Kashayam

Amaresh Kar; Mallika KJ; Harini A

Phytochemical analysis of an indigenous compound Patolamuladi Kashayam

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Amaresh Kar, Mallika KJ and Harini A

Abstract:

Objectives: Patolamuladi Kashaya is an indigenous compound preparation indicated in skin and liver diseases. Kashaya (decoction) are a type of Ayurvedic formulation prescribed to be used fresh within one day of preparation. But with changing scenario, Kashaya are now added with preservatives to extend its shelf life. In order to evaluate the effect of preservatives on the chemical nature of the formulation, the present study was carried out to evaluate the phytochemical and chromatographic profile of freshly prepared Patolamuladi Kashaya.

Material and Methods: Patolamuladi Kashaya has been tested with various parameters on the day of preparation and at different stages viz., freshly prepared without adding preservatives, after adding preservatives and after completion of six months. The parameters used are preliminary phytochemical analysis, organoleptic, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Potential of Hydrogen (pH), Specific Gravity, Viscosity and HPTLC (High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography).

Results and Discussion: Study revealed the presence of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Alkaloids, Saponin Glycoside, Flavonoids, Tannins and absence of Steroids and Antheaquinone glycosides. pH values were consistent at all three stages i.e. 3, TSS was 8 without preservatives, 9 with preservatives and become 8 after six months. Specific gravity varied between1.0300 to 1.0165 and Viscosity ranged between 1.0300 to 1.0138. The 5thRf value peak of both 254nm and 366nm gives a further scope of study for phytoconstituents.

Conclusion: The preliminary phytochemical analysis and chromatographic profile of Patolamuladi Kashaya reveals that the formulation added with preservative remains chemically stable for six months.

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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

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Amaresh Kar, Mallika KJ and Harini A. Phytochemical analysis of an indigenous compound Patolamuladi Kashayam. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2018;7(4):3056-3060.

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Phytochemical analysis of an indigenous compound Patolamuladi Kashayam

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