ABSTRACT

Parpati kalpana is a unique formulation categorized under the murchita parada yoga. It is named as parpati as the end product resembles the shape, consistency of the "parpata" –papad shape (wafer). It is mentioned in grahani chikitsa of Chakradatta written by Acharya Chakrapanidutta of 11th century. There are two types of parpati: Sagandha parpati and Nirganda parpati. Sudha parpati is a rasashastra formulation mentioned in the text book of Rasamritam. It contains shuddha gandhaka (sulphur) and sudha churna (lime powder). This formulation comes under schedule 'E' drug so it should be taken under medical supervision only. Sudha parparti was prepared with 5g of sudha (lime) and 10g of shuddha gandhaka (purified sulphur) and physico – chemical analysis of sudha parpati was done. pH of parpati was 9.2. Total ash obtained was 39 %. The loss on drying was 1.1%, water soluble extract was 1% and alcohol soluble extract was 0.6%, which indicates it is more soluble in water as compared to alcohol. Parpati kalpana is one of the four categorized Parada yoga, with a shelf life of 10 years. It is a simple formulation with two ingredients that can be prepared with pharmaceutically simple and easy methods. However, it is not used in clinical practice. More research is needed to bring the yoga into limelight. Keywords: Sudha, gandhaka, parpati, ayurveda, analysis, prameha pidaka
Publication date: 01/01/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.1.7747