Preliminary pharmaceutico – analytical study of chincha patra mala-hara

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: Preliminary pharmaceutico – analytical study of chincha patra mala-hara
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Prabhu R H
Swapna Kumary
Subramanya Padyana


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Year: 2023

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In classical literatures, many formulations containing herbal drugs are mentioned for the management of Dadru Kushta . Chincha Patra Swarasa is one among them. Chincha is a widely grown tree botanically identified as Tamarindus indica L . There is limited knowledge regarding its medicinal utility but is easily available and costeffective. Inconvenience in the usage of Chincha Swarasa and only seasonal availability with this draw back Chincha patra swarasa was modified into Chincha Patra Malahara form. A very wide range of topical formulations are described in texts of Ayurveda. Malahara Kalpana is one of them. Malahara Kalpana is a very convenient form of topical application. Malahara was prepared by using Chincha Patra, tila taila & bee wax. The attempt is made in this article to assess its Pharmaceutical and analytical aspects while processing the drug Chincha patra Malahara. A preliminary analytical study was carried out to set the basic quality of formulation. The Quantity of Malahara obtained was 650 gm with a characteristic odor, green in color, and smooth consistency. The results show a Ph value of 10.6, Loss on drying- 23.85, Rancidity-7.160, Total fat- 87.3 and Spreadability was 1.2 cm. Further details are explained in the full paper. Keywords: Dadru kushta, Chincha patra, Malahara , Analytical study

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