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STABILITY STUDY OF SHARPUNKHA VATI WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS MICROBIAL DIAGNOSTIC MODALITIES
Dr. Naresh B. Chaudhary*, Dr. Nikita Patir, Dr. Meera S. Cholera and Dr. Virendra K. Kori
ABSTRACT
Background: In last few decades, market of herbal and traditional medicines has grown up in leaps and bounds, but majority of traditional medicines are lacking in its data of Saviryatavadhi (shelf-life period). Hence the present study was carried out to evaluate the stability of Sharpunkha Vati with respect to microbial contamination and fungal growth. Material and method: Sharpunkha Vati was prepared in the pharmacy ITRA on date 3rd June 2022 and stored in food grade air-tight plastic containers, in a well-ventilated, well lighted space at room temperature. A baseline microbial profile was studied at regular interval of 1 month for total 13 months. Every time, the sample was subjected to microbiological studies like smear examination with wet mount - 10% K.O.H. preparation and Gram’s stain; fungal culture; Keywords: Microbial contamination, Sharpunkha Vati, Stability study, Climate condition. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |