Abstract
Background: A study has been conducted on ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi), a herb with therapeutic properties. Two formulations, SATVYK ark (made with water) and PURNDHENU ark (using cow urine as a solvent), have been compared. Objectives: The research includes evaluating the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of ajwain seeds; Hence, this article involves the phytochemical evaluation of Ajwain seeds and other qualitative evaluation aspects such as TLC of two different marketed ajwain ark formulations. Methods: TLC was obtained using Toluene: Ethyl acetate (9.3:0.7, v/v/v) as mobile phase and Silica gel plates as stationary phase. Based on these there is a comparative study of these two marketed ark formulations with MINITAB software version 19. Result: Macroscopic evaluation, microscopic evaluation and powder characteristics of seeds of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague were performed and Physico-chemical parameters of two different marketed ark formulations were also evaluated. Using various chemical tests Preliminary phytochemical analysis has been carried out. Conclusion: The method suggests both formulations are viable, leaving the choice dependent on factors like patient preferences and therapeutic goals.
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