Pharmaceutico-analytical study of Praval Bhasma (Coral calax) with two different herbs

Authors

  • Arati P Dubewar Professor Dr
  • Uday Londhe
  • Medha S Kulkarni
  • Pradnya Kakodkar
  • Anupama R Dashetwar
  • Ashwin Ashok Shete

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v12i3.1951

Keywords:

Shodhana, Marana, Kumari, Guduchi, Muffle furnace, Anthezoa polyps

Abstract

Introduction: In the present study, Praval is used as a raw material to form Praval Bhasma. Praval (Coral) is the calcareous skeleton of the minute marine organism called Anthezoa polypus and belongs to phylum coelenterate. It is a natural source of rich calcium widely used in Deepan, Pachan, Amlapitta Raktapitta, Yakshma, Kasa, Netra Roga and Hridaya Roga (1)and Calcium deficiency diseases etc. it is administered in the form of Bhasma and Pishti. Method: Shodhan of Praval is done in Sarjika kshara. The Pravala bhasma is prepared  by two different method by triturating it with Kumari Swaras and Guduchi Kashay  and incineration  in Muffle furnace. physico-chemical tests like Total Ash, Acid Insoluble Ash, Loss on Drying, and Qualitative analysis of praval bhasma by NPST (Namburi Phased Spot Test) are done. Result & conclusion: Praval bhasma prepared by two different medicines shows potency, efficacy for further clinical use.

Author Biographies

Arati P Dubewar, Professor Dr

Professor HOD & PhD Guide, Department of Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana, Dr D Y PatilVidyapeeth deemed to be University. Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Ayurved & Research Center, Pimpri, Pune. 

Uday Londhe

Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr D Y Patil Dental College, Pimpri, Pune.

Medha S Kulkarni

Professor, Department of Swasthvritta, All India Institute of Ayurveda New Delhi. 

Pradnya Kakodkar

Deputy Director, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth deemed to be University. Pune. 

Anupama R Dashetwar

Associate Professor, Medicinal Chemstry Depatment, R D College of Pharmacy, Bhor, Dist Pune.

Ashwin Ashok Shete

PhD Scholar & Assistant Professor, Department of Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana, Dr D Y PatilVidyapeeth deemed to be University. Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Ayurved & Research Center, Pimpri, Pune.

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Published

29-09-2021

How to Cite

Dubewar, A. P., Londhe, U., Kulkarni, M. S., Kakodkar, P., Dashetwar, A. R., & Shete, A. A. (2021). Pharmaceutico-analytical study of Praval Bhasma (Coral calax) with two different herbs. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 12(3), 657–661. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v12i3.1951

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2021): July - September 2021

Section

Research Articles

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