Pharmaceutico Analytical Study of Ananda Rasa

Abstract

Background Ananda rasa is a Khalveeya Rasaoushadi herbo mineral formulation mentioned in the classical text of Vaidya Chintamani. Objective To carry out the pharmaceutical study of Ananda rasa and to evaluate physicochemical properties of Ananda rasa. Methods Ananda rasa contains ingredients such as Saindhava Jatiphala Pippali Sodhita Vatsanabha Sodhita Hingula Cinnaber Varatika Bhasma Cowries ash Sodhita Dhattura beeja and Sunti. All the above ingredients were mixed into a homogenous mixture and vatirsquos were prepared of 12 ratti size by triturating with water.Results Analytical results of Ananda rasa were as follows friability ndash 0.625 disintegration ndash 12 min pH - 8.74 loss on drying ndash 5.130 total ash - 31.640 acid insoluble ash ndash 5.902 XRD ndash confirmed the presence of Cinnaber and calcium oxide EDX- revealed the presence of element like Ca Cl Na C O S.Conclusion Ananda rasa was prepared according to the classical reference of Vaidya Chintamani. No research work was done on Ananda rasa till date therefore in the present study an attempt was made to evaluate the pharmaceutical and analytical profile of Ananda rasa.