ABSTRACT

ntroduction: Varti Kalpana (suppositories) are variants of Vati kalpana (tablet) mentioned under solid dosage forms of Ayurveda. Taladi varti is a netra varti(suppository for eye) indicated for pilla roga. Pilla roga are described as chronic eye disorders and are 18 in number. Aim: The present study was attempted to develop preliminary quality control and standard operating procedure for taladi varti. Materials and Methods: Taladi varti was prepared by bhavana (trituration) method. The samples were subjected for organoleptic and different physico chemical analysis. Results: Pharmaceutical study resulted in preparation of 50 varti of average weight of 833.5mg from 45gm of total ingredients taken in powder form. From analytical study it is observed that taladi varti had hardness 5kg, friability 0.1%, total ash 61.5%, water soluble ash 47.15% and acid insoluble ash 1.6 % Conclusion: The formulation contains haratala (orpiment) which is indicated in netra roga(eye diseases), would help in treating chronic eye diseases (pilla roga). The results of pharmaceutical study and physico- chemical parameters of the formulation can be considered as preliminary standard for study drug. Keywords: Taladi varti, Haratala, pilla roga, physico- chemical analysis
Publication date: 01/04/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.4.7951