Standardization of Ficus Benghalensis L. Bark (Nyagrodh Twak)-National Tree of India
Author : Dr. Chinky Goyal, Dr. Amrit Malik, Dr. Sapna Kaushish and Dr. Sudhir Malik
Abstract :
Introduction: Worldwide use of Herbal medicines is limited due to lack of their lack of standardization process. Lack of quality control can affect the efficacy and safety of drugs leading to health problems in the consumers. Nyagrodh (National tree of India) amongst Panchakshari Vrksha is considered as anti-inflammatory having properties of healing and coagulation.
Material & Methods: Nyagrodh Twak was collected from herbal garden and its churna was prepared for testing on various analytical parameters as per PLIM Protocol for testing of ASU Medicines.
Results: All the analytical parameters viz. foreign matter, Total Ash content, Total Acid-insoluble Ash content, Water soluble extractive and Alcohol Soluble Extractives were found to be in accordance with the standard values as given in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India.
Conclusion: Physico-chemical analysis of Nyagrodh twak taken for present study qualifies all the Quality specification as per API and can be employed for further studies.
Keywords :
Nyagrodh, standardisation, vata, ficus bengalensis
