Abstract
Objective: In this study, an attempt was made to generate information based on, physicochemical parameter preliminary phytochemical screening and HPTLC data needed for proper identification and authentication of Balamula Churna.
 Methods: The physicochemical parameters such as water-soluble extractive, alcohol soluble extractive and loss on drying at 105 °C, total ash and acid insoluble ash were determined according to standard methods. HPTLC studies were conducted and Rf values were documented.
 Results: Physicochemical parameter value were documented as pH (6.81%), LOD (7.5%), water-soluble extractive value (6.32%), alcohol soluble extractive value (5.92%) total Ash (9.00%) and Acid Insoluble Ash (1.60%). Preliminary phytochemical screening reveals the presence of glycoside, alkaloid, carbohydrate, phenol, flavonoid and saponin. HPTLC screening showed the presence of significant phytoconstituents with Rf value 0.02, 0.27, 0.34 and 0.96.
 Conclusion: All the results obtained from this study can be helpful in evaluation quality, detection of adulteration and substitution and emphasizing the importance of standardization.
Highlights
Ayurvedic medicinal plants were used to cure human ailments in every possible condition of time immemorial
Standardization of herbal drugs is an essential measurement for ensuring the quality control of herbal drugs
The plant S. cordifolia has been used for central nervous system (CNS) depressant, fat loss, analgesics, antiinflammatory, hypotensive and hepatoprotective purposes
Summary
Ayurvedic medicinal plants were used to cure human ailments in every possible condition of time immemorial. Sida corifolia belonging to family Malvaceae is widely dispersed medicinal plant is common throughout the tropical and subtropical plains of India and Srilanka growing wild along the roadside. It grows as wasteland weed and known as the “Bala” in Hindi and Sanskrit. The World Health Assembly (WHA42.43-1989) has emphasized the need to ensure the quality of medicinal plant products by using modern control techniques and applying suitable standards. The amount of phytoconstituents in a plant can vary according to the age of the plant, time of collection, environmental condition etc To overcome this problem standardized medicinal plants, plant extracts and isolated constituents can be used. To consider this an attempt has been taken to standardize this valuable medicinal plant
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