Characterisation of Shirashulahara Lepa – A Non-Codified  Formulation

Authors

  • Sreedevi V P
  • Rajeshwari V Kamat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v14i3.3893

Keywords:

Pharmacognosy, API, Standardization, Shirashulahara lepa, Physico-chemical characters, GC-MS

Abstract

Background

The Shirashulahara lepa is used in folklore medicine practised as preventive and curative healthcare need in Kerala. The present study was aimed to validate the traditional medicinal knowledge through pharmacognostical standardization.  Aim and objective: The objective is to create a Non-codified formulation called Shirashulahara lepa using two different approaches, and then analyze its properties and composition. Methods:The preparation methods of Shirashulahara lepa differ based on the base ingredient used. The first method involves utilizing Narikela taila (Coconut oil) while the second method involves the use of Beeswax. The Preparation of medicine has been carried out and the Physico-chemical parameters of finished lepa such as pH, Spreadability, Rancidity etc were performed as per API guidelines. Obseravtion: Detailed TLC fingerprint profile of methanolic extracts of the formulation and GC-MS of the selected Method has also been performed. Further in-vivo and clinical studies are also suggested. Result: The results obtained from the first method employing Narikela taila were superior.

 

Author Biographies

Sreedevi V P

PG Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, KAHER’s Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur. Belagavi. Karnataka. India.

Rajeshwari V Kamat

Professor, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, KAHER’s Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur. Belagavi. Karnataka. India.

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Published

2023-10-03

How to Cite

V P, S., & V Kamat, R. . (2023). Characterisation of Shirashulahara Lepa – A Non-Codified  Formulation. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 14(3), 837–842. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v14i3.3893

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2023): July - September 2023

Section

Research Articles

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