Pharmaceutical-Analytical Study of Kajjalikodaya Malahara

Abstract

Background The Kajjalikodaya malahara KJM is the less referred least practiced formulation mentioned in Rasa tarangini indicated in Vrana shodhana wound cleaning Vrana ropana wound healing Chira varna chronic wound Nadi vrana fistula etc.Objective Preparation of KJM as per classical method and preparation of a modified formulation and analyzing both these formulations using appropriate analytical parameters for topical application.Methods KJM was prepared by Anagni siddha classical- without using fire- and Agni siddha modified with the help of fire methods without varying ingredients and proportions. It was prepared with Kajjali Shodhita Mriddarashringa Shodhita Kampillaka Shodhita Tuttha Siktha taila in specific proportions as mentioned in the text were then subjected to analytical tests like pH LOD total fat content spreadability etc.Results The results were found to be in favor in terms of wound healing efficacy. The melting point rancidity tests etc. supported its genuinity stability in terms of shelf life. Conclusion The results indicate that the Kajjalikodaya malahara prepared by both the methods fulfil the standards for all the parameters tested are fit for external application and retain their credibility. The efficacy of Kajjalikodaya malahara prepared as mentioned in classics i.e. with Anagni siddha method was better compared to modified Agni siddha method.