ABSTRACT

Introduction: Ayurveda uses a variety of polyherbal formulations. Balaguduchyadi taila (BGT), a sesame oil based formulation is mentioned as two versions in Ayurveda. Apart from the market available BGT, the second seems to be simple with less number of ingredients. Making use of such formulations saves time, energy and resources greatly alongside therapeutic scope. An attempt is made to analyze analytical parameters of BGT as there are no standards available in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia for this version. Doing so the genuinity and quality of such formulations can be assessed which could indirectly help to provide the best of treatments. Methodology: After authentication and preliminary tests of raw drugs, BGT was prepared as per the standard method of preparation mentioned. BGT was analyzed for a series of analyses along with HPTLC fingerprinting. Results: The moisture content, acid value, iodine value, saponification value, refractive index, weight per ml, and specific gravity were found to be 0.0926%, 3.349, 84.27, 187.18, 1.468, 0.919 and 0.917 respectively. HPTLC fingerprinting of methanolic extract of BGT run in toluene: ethyl acetate: n-hexane (6:3:1 v/v) showed an average Rf of 0.838 ? 0.039 from all the tracks. Three peaks corresponding to Rf 0.173, 0.744 and 0.853 were found in the last track. Discussion and conclusion: Obtained analytical results are within the specified limits for sesame based oil. Average Rf corresponds to Bala thus indicating its presence in BGT. The above findings comply with its use clinically. Analysis of similar formulations is essential to extend Ayurvedic practice largely. Keywords: Bala, sneha kalpana, HPTLC, fingerprinting, ayurvedic oil
Publication date: 01/02/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.2.7758