In house & Marketed Preparation of Hingwashtak Churna, A Polyherbal Formulation: Comparative Standardization and Measures

Abstract

Background: Hingwashtak Churṇa is a polyherbal Ayurveda based classical formulation used to cure certain digestive disorders. We have attempted to prepare and standardize this preparation comparing it with standard preparation to ensure its quality. Objective: The current research was aimed at the preparation of Churna in house and to compare it with the marketed formulation on all the standard norms while standardizing it. Materials and Methods: The Churna was prepared in-house according to The Ayurvedic Formulary of India. The Churna was comparatively evaluated along with its marketed preparation based on the evaluation of external features, physical constants, and physico-chemical parameters. Results: The scientific findings were found to be comparable and suitable enough for the evaluation of Churṇa. Conclusion: Ayurvedic medicine, HW has been standardized using the various parameters and can be incorporated while developing the pharmacopoeial standards.