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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Pharmacognostical and physico-chemical evaluation of Rasnapanchaka kwatha used in post-chikungunya chronic inflammatory rheumatism: A polyherbal formulation
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Yagnieek Solankii, AB Thakar, NN Bhatt, Harisha CR, VJ Shukla
Abstract
Introduction: Chikungunya is a vector borne disease caused by CHIK – virus which is an arbovirus. These viruses are transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes of the Aedes aegypti. Studies shows that musculoskeletal problem remain present for weeks, months and years after onset of chikungunya fever. Rasnapanchaka kwatha mentioned in Bhaisajyaratnavali as a therapeutic formulation to treat Asthi-Majjagata Vata. Rasnapanchaka kwatha contains Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata DC.), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Willd.), Erand (Ricinus communis Linn.), Devadaru (Cedrus deodara Roxb.), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale Roxb.) Rasnapanchaka kwatha was used to as Shamana therapy in Post-Chikungunya Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatism. Method: Rasnapanchaka kwatha was subjected to Phrmacognostical analysis such as microscopic study and pharmaceutical study. Results: Microscopic characters were found of Rasna, Guduchi, Erand, Devadaru and Shunthi. Results obtained in pharmaceutical parameters of Rasnapanchaka kwatha powder like loss on drying 3.55 % w/w, Ash value 8.32 %, Alcohol soluble extract 3.98 % w/w etc. are within limit mentioned by Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Conclusion: From the study, data developed can be espoused for laying down the standards for Rasnapanchaka kwatha.
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Pages:283-286
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Yagnieek Solankii, AB Thakar, NN Bhatt, Harisha CR, VJ Shukla "Pharmacognostical and physico-chemical evaluation of <em>Rasnapanchaka</em> <em>kwatha</em> used in post-chikungunya chronic inflammatory rheumatism: A polyherbal formulation ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 283-286
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