A Comparative Analysis of Churna and Bhavita Churna of Stem Bark of Asoka – Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde through High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography

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  • Ardra Ajayakumar Final year PG scholar Department of Dravyaguna Vijnana Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, 682301Contact Number: 8281029844 Author
  • V V Shincymol Associate Professor, Department of Dravyagunavijnana, Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura Author
  • P Y Ansary Professor & HOD, Department of Dravyagunavijnana, Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura Author
  • Sara Moncy Oommen Professor & HOD, Department of Dravyagunavijnana, Government Ayurveda College, Kannur Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala 680596 Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

High performance thin layer chromatography, churna, bhavita churna

Abstract

High performance thin layer chromatography is a powerful analytical technique used in the process of  drug discovery. The fingerprint profile developed for each drug using this technique will be unique which  makes it useful in establishing identity of a drug. The quality of different drug samples can be compared  qualitatively and quantitatively through this technique. Asoka Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde is a plant  that has immense therapeutic potential. It is a drug which is significantly related to disorders of women.  The stem barks are widely utilized for reproductive disorders like heavy and prolonged menstrual  bleeding. The stem bark possesses several phytoconstituents including flavonoids, polyphenolics and  sterols which accounts for its multiple beneficial action in therapeutics. The churna (powder) and bhavita  churna (processed powder) of stem bark of Asoka Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde was subjected to high  performance thin layer chromatography and comparative analysis of different peaks were obtained. The  number of peaks in the chromatogram of bhavita churna (processed powder) was more when compared  to churna (powder) which substantiates its better potency.  

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Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Ajayakumar, A., Shincymol, V. V., Ansary, P. Y., & Oommen, S. M. (2021). A Comparative Analysis of Churna and Bhavita Churna of Stem Bark of Asoka – Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde through High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 4(9), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.48165/