PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS OF MANIBHADRA YOGA PREPARED WITH DIFFERENT METHODS

Abstract

In the present times, awareness regarding preventive healthcare is on the raise, consequently, inclination towards Ayurveda is greater than before. In order to meet the demands for pleasing and agreeable products, there is a need to bring in suitable Ayurvedic products while maintaining their quality and efficacy. Different references for a same product can be seen in various Ayurveda treatises. In Ayurveda, reference of Gudapaka Kalpana (Jaggery confections) was for the first time mentioned in Chakradatta, Arsha Chikitsa1(treatment of piles). The main in- gredient in this formulation is Jaggery. Hence, such formulations have better palatability than any other Ayurvedic dosage form. Manibhadra Yoga2 is one such formulation. The aim of this study was to validate the method of manufacture of Manibhadra Yoga. Hence, three different methods of Gudapaka preparations were adopted in addition to novel methods. The details regarding the same will be discussed during the article. Keywords: - Manibhadra Yoga, Gudapaka, Granules