Standardization and HPTLC Fingerprinting of Unani compound formulation Habb-e-Muqil Jadeed

Abstract

Standardization and evaluation of Unani formulations is very much essential to ascertain the quality of medicine. Unani medicines have played a significant role in maintaining the good health among the masses around the globe. Unani medicines are accepted as important therapeutic agents for treatment of various kinds of diseases, because of its harmonious nature with the human body. Habb-e-Muqil Jadeed a Unani Compound formulation is frequently prescribed for the treatment of Kabz (Constipation) in Unani system of medicine. In many instances, it has been noticed that due to adulterated raw herbs it is very difficult to find the genuine product in market place. The present communication deals with the proper authentification, identification, determination of physico-chemical constants, chromatographic profile, aflatoxin contamination, pesticide residue and heavy metal analysis of the formulation. The present standardization and HPTLC fingerprinting developing sets the standard for quality assurance of the formulation in the global marketing.