STANDARDIZATION OF DARVYADI EYE OINTMENT: AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION

Abstract

Darvyadi Raskriya is a combination of herbal drugs mentioned in Ayurvedic classic Sharangdhar Samhita. The formulation is believed to cure ocular complaints like Netra Daha, Ashru, raag and Ruja if prepared following appropriate methods. Material and Methods: For making the application of drug more convenient present study has been undertaken with the aim to modify Darvyadi Raskriya into ointment form and to develop the physicochemical profile of the final product. This form was designed in two steps viz. preparation of Ghana Satva from decoction of herbal drugs and mixing powdered Satva with Goghrit and paraffin wax used as a base for attaining the final product. The prepared drug was evaluated for organoleptic study, physicochemical study, pH value and also the product was subjected for microbial contamination test. It was tested in analytical laboratory and results were documented. Result and Discussion: The result shows the organoleptic character and sterility of the product. Conclusion: Darvyadi Raskriya ointment was prepared by following the method described in Sharangdhar Samhita. This paper presents the analytical study of the formulation.