PHARMACEUTICO ANALAYTICAL AND IN VITRO STUDY CYTOTOXIC EFFECT OF MEDHOARBUDAHARA ARKA
Dr. Ashwini Chandaragi*, Dr. Sangeeta Rao, Dr. Vikram S.
ABSTRACT
Arka Kalpana is a liquid dosage form in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics. Various methods of preparation are mentioned in Arka Prak??a , depending on the nature of the drugs. However, comparatively few classical references are available regarding Arka preparation. In Arka Prak??a (6th ?ataka), Medoarbudhahara Arka is mentioned under the indication Medoarbuda . In todays practic e, many Vaidyas follow the preparation method prescribed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI). To compare them, a pharmaceutical, analytical, and in vitro cytotoxicity study was conducted on the MCF 7 and OP9 cell lines. Two batches were prepared: one according to classical references, and the other following the AFI method.
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