Abstract
Since long the subject of standardization of Ayurvedic drugs is hot. Today it has become a must to give attention towards all the factors which affect the potency of the drug. After lot of observation it was found that the geographical variation and climate of the place of origin of the drug may be the major factor in influencing the potency of drug. Hence for current study drug Shitivaraka is collected from Anupa and Jangala regions; and this drug is well known for its Mootrala (diuretic) property, it is mentioned and utilized by the Brahtrayi physicians for the treatment.
 The role of research in Ayurveda is not only to elucidate the principles of Ayurveda but also, to explain them in terms of modern parameters. Group-A(anupa), Group-B (Jangala), powdered drug is used for phytochemical study.
Highlights
In this century the Ayurveda has come back into picture and propagation as tomorrow’s medical science; But some discriminations have been made with ayurveda, The reason spelled behind this is the use of impure and heavy metal containing Ayurvedic drugs
3.)The data reveals that there is considerable difference in the extractive values, both water and Methanol soluble extractives .The WATER SOLUBLE EXTRACTIVE (WSE) of Sample-B is high (16.4 % w/w) as compared to that of Sample- A (10.1 % w/w).There is variation in ( MSE); in sample-B(7.8 % w/w) it is higher as compared to sampleA(6.1 % w/w).The higher extractive values indicates the more availability of drug content in that media
The qualitative test conducted for carbohydrate was negative, it may due to the fact that whole plant powder was used for analysis and the above ref. was regarding the level of carbohydrate in leaves
Summary
In this century the Ayurveda has come back into picture and propagation as tomorrow’s medical science; But some discriminations have been made with ayurveda, The reason spelled behind this is the use of impure and heavy metal containing Ayurvedic drugs. These drugs have been banned by some European countries. If we contemplate ourselves we may be unable to give clarification regarding the drug and its unreliable therapeutic action. This is the reason for standardization of Ayurvedic drug. Till today the manufacturers companies as well as Ayurvedic Physicians use raw material available in market
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