Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical Analysis of Shirisha Ashwagandhadi Avaleha Yoga – A Compound Ayurvedic Formulation

Abstract

Aim and Objective: Shirisha Ashawagandhadi Avaleha Yoga is a Anubhuta Yoga given in the treatment of Vataja Pratishyaya. Symptoms of the Allergic Rhinitis can be compared with classical symptoms of Vataja Pratishyaya. In present study attempt has been made to develop pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical standards as per Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) for Shirisha Ashawagandhadi Avaleha Yoga. Methodology: Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical Parameters, High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography has been performed as per Standard method. Result: The diagnostic character of microscopic analysis of Shirisha Ashwagandhadi Avaleha showed the trichome of Vibhitak, deposition of Abharaka (silica) Anullar vessels of Pushkarmula, Fibers of Twaka, Prismatic crystal of Shirisha, Stillate trichom of Kantakari, Microcrystal of Ela, Stone cells of Yesthimadhu, Pitted stone cell of Vibhitaki, Oil lobule of Ashwagandha, Simple Starch grains of Tugakshiri, Black debris of Pippali, Simple and compound Starch grains of Kushtha, Simple and compound Starch grain of Ashwagandha, Epicarp of Ela, Parenchyma cells and Starch grains of Haridra, Tannin cotent of Shirisha, Multicellular trichome of Vasa, Pitted vessels of Yesthimadhu, Stone cells of Shirisha, Scalaryiform vessels of Haridra, Pitted vessels of Vasa, Starch grains of Kantakari. Conclusion: Standard value from this study can be used for further researches and evaluation of Shirisha Ashwagandhadi Avaleha Yoga helps in Quality control tool for its manufacturing or processing.Analysis through Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical shows suitability of drug for oral intake.