Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Vol. 6, Issue 2 (2017)
Qualitative analysis of praval bhasma bynamburi phased spot test
Author(s):
Dr. Suman Lata, Dr. Nidhi Garg and Dr. Akhil Jain
Abstract:
Praval Bhasma is unique preparation which is traditionally used as antipyretic, antiulcer, antacid and treatment of bone metabolic disorders associated with calcium deficiency. A study was conducted to analyze the fineness, proper preparation and quality of the Bhasma using organo-leptic and Namburi phased Spot Test (NPST). NPST method is newly introduced in the field of Ayurvedic pharmaceutical standardization accepted by CCRAS. The Namburi phased Spot Test (NPST), a spot test based on chemical reaction, is a technique for quality assessment of a Sindura and bhasma. Shodhana (purification) of Praval was done in
sarjika- kshar by Dolayantra vidhi for 3 hours and bhawana of Godugdha (cow milk) given to form Praval Bhasma. Then subjected to organo-leptic and Namburi phased Spot Test (NPST) Analysis. The analysis was observed in three phases from 0 to 24hrs and compared with standard protocol. The prepared Praval Bhasma gave results in accordance to NPST standards.
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Dr. Suman Lata, Dr. Nidhi Garg and Dr. Akhil Jain. Qualitative analysis of praval bhasma bynamburi phased spot test. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2017;6(2):114-116.