Ancient Science of Life (Jan 2018)

Comparative pharmaceutical study of erandamoola kashaya by classical and pressure cooker method and its analytico: Pharmacognostic study

  • Veena Babu Kupati,
  • Shrinivas Prasad Buduru

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/asl.asl_76_21
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 38, no. 2
pp. 53 – 58

Abstract

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Introductio n: Ayurveda has mentioned different classical formulations in various disorders among Kashaya one having its own importance in internal as well as external use in the management of diseases. The procedure needs more time and patience. Because of this hectic life, many times are not following the procedure correctly, which leads to less results of the formulation. Due to modified life, everyone wants to easy and quick preparations. Objective: The objective of this study was to prepare Kashaya by the classical method and cooker method and analysis of Kashaya. Methodology: In this study, Kashaya was prepared using the classical and pressure cooker method and was analyzed for physicochemical, phytochemical, and pharmacognestically to assess the changes. Results: Physicochemical, phytochemical, and pharmacognostic results of Kashaya were similar. Conclusion: The pressure cooker method is a user-friendly procedure with less time consuming and fuel. Physicochemical parameters are similar to the classical method. The classical method can be replaced with the pressure cooker method.

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