Abstract

STANDARDIZATION OF ANTI-ARTHRITIC POLYHERBAL AYURVEDIC FORMULATION AS PER OFFICIAL GUIDELINES

Ajage R K*, Kasture V S

ABSTRACT

Ayurvedic formulations with good action and less side effect are becoming popular but lack of quality control and standardization, the ayurvedic formulations remain far behind of the allopathic medicines. The standardized extracts and herbal products are easily accepted by the western and global community and hence standardization becomes necessary to explore the wealth of Indian knowledge of Ayurveda to the global market. The present study deals with exploration of Ayurvedic tablet formulation for safety and quality as per official guidelines. The formulation subjected for phytochemical and physicochemical analysis, estimation of toxic residues of pesticide and heavy metals content. The accelerated stability study, microbial load evaluation and quality control parameters were evaluated. Theformulation passes every official test of quality control.

Keywords: Ayurvedic formulation, Official guidelines, Standardization, Quality control