Abstract
      Psoralea corylifolia Linn. commonly known as “Bakuchi†used in Indian traditional medicine. Ayurveda for the treatment of leucoderma, scabies, leprosy, psoriasis, dermatitis etc. Bakuchi taila is one of the Ayurvedic formulation which is used externally in skin disease. Hence, an attempt has been made to convert Bakuchi taila into its different dosage forms and to evaluate anti microbial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacilli. Bakuchi taila, Bakuchi gel, Bakuchi siktha taila and Bakuchi ointment possess significant anti microbial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia. These results confirmed that potential of Bakuchi seeds (Psoralea corylifolia Linn.) in the development of Ayurvedic topical skin formulations.Â
Highlights
The use of plant and its products has a long history to treat various types of disorders in Indian traditional medicine Ayurveda
During preparation of Bakuchi siktha taila it was observed that Siktha was mixed in mild hot Bakuchi taila, but continuous stirring was done and final weight was 46.9 g
For Bakuchi ointment 30 ml of Bakuchi taila was mixed in 6 g of Siktha for oil phase and in water phase 4 g glycerine and 15 ml of RO water is added in previously prepared Bakuchi siktha taila
Summary
The use of plant and its products has a long history to treat various types of disorders in Indian traditional medicine Ayurveda. Medicinal plants have always been a good source to find new remedies for human health problems. For 450 years, bacterial resistance has been the main factor responsible for the increase of morbidity, mortality and health care costs of bacterial infections [1]. Bakuchi is one of the important herbal resources known to the seers of ancient India. It occupied a prominent role in therapeutics. Bakuchi is conventionally used in Ayurvedic system of medicine for the treatment of various kinds of human disorders especially for treatment of skin disorders such as psoriasis, leucoderma and leprosy in the form
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