Abstract
Nature is the best combinatorial chemistry and possesses solutions to all ailments for the mankind. Evidences suggests that two thirds of the worlds herbal species bear therapeutic values, and these plants have been used in the traditional system of medicine since the onset of human civilization. In Ayurveda, Ashtang Sangrah UttarSthan, Acharya Vagbhatta has also mentioned one such formulation known as Maha Agad which is used in the context of treatment of snake, spider, rat and scorpion poisoning. Also used in the conditions like gastro enteritis, indigestion, artificial poison, fever & have bhutaghna properties. In today's scenario, the quality assurance of herbal medicine is an important factor and basic requirement for herbal drug industry. Standardized ayurvedic formulations of good quality are essential for beneficial therapeutic use. So, an attempt has been made to highlight this herbal preparation through the pharmacognostic studies and was analyzed by employing various parameters which included pharmacological, physicochemical parameters, and T.L.C profiling. The evolved parameters will be useful for quality control and standardization of Maha Agad.
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