Authentication of Kampillaka (Mallotus philippinensis): An Important Drug of Ayurveda (Indian Traditional Medicine)

Abstract

Kampillaka (Mallotus philippinensis Muell. Arg.), a promising drug used since 1000 B.C. as anthelmintic, in dermal problems and infectious wounds is commonly found adulterated in the crude drug market. An attempt was made to authenticate the crude drug samples collected from different places of India by subjecting them to HPLC analysis with particular reference to phenolic acids. The sample from Dehradun was found to have high amount of phenolic acids than other samples. Pharmacological activity of the phenolic acids was seen to correspond with the medicinal property of the drug.