Pharmacognostical And Analytical Study of Vallipanchamoola Kwatha Churna for Pittaja Mutrakrichra (Lower Urinary Tract Infection)

Traditional herbal medicine continues to play a vital role in global healthcare, with the World Health Organization reporting that approximately 85–90% of the global population relies on herbal and traditional remedies for their primary healthcare needs ^[1] The WHO has consistently supported the use of herbal remedies and promotes their integration into healthcare systems, particularly in developing nations such as India ^[²^]. Kwatha Churna is a coarse herbal powder used to prepare Kashaya (decoction) in Ayurveda. Its importance lies in helping proper extraction of medicinal properties during boiling. maintaining the strength and effectiveness of the medicine preventing filtration and sediment problems Ensuring uniform and standard preparation of Kashaya ^[3].

Vallipancamula is the Sanskrit name for a group of five plants (medicinal creepers). It was originally composed by Sushruta in his Susrutasaṃhita sutrasthana a classic work on Ayurveda. The name is derived from the words valli(Creeper) and pancamula, translating to “five roots”. Vallipanchamoola is the group of roots of five creepers ^[4]. It’s classical ayurvedic formulation possessing Mutrala (diuretic) Pittashamaka, & shothahara properties Making it beneficial in the management of mutrakrichra.

Aim

To evaluate the analytical & physiochemical parameters of Vallipanchamoola kwatha churna used in the treatment of Pittaja mutrakrichra.

MATERIALS & METHODS

PROCRUREMENTS OF RAW MATERIAL

 For preparation of Vallipanchamoola kwatha churna raw material was collected from KLE Pharmacy Belagavi. Each raw drug was packed separately and labelled with name & part.

AUTHENTICATION OF VALLIPANCHAMOOLA KWATHA CHURNA

The sample of Vallipanchamoola kwatha churna was analyzed in the KLE Shri BMK ayurveda Mahavidyalaya central research facility laboratory using standard physiochemical parameters.

PREPARATION OF VALLIPAMCHAMOOLA KWATHA CHURNA

Vallipanchamoola kwatha churna was prepared as per Bhavprakasha ^[5]. The dried drugs were combined coarsely powdered in pulverizer. the ingredients used are mentioned below.

 

 

Table no-1

DRUG NAME	BOTANICAL NAME	PART USED	QUANTITY
1) Vidari	Pureria tuberosa Roxb ex Willd	Moola	100grams
2) Sariva	Hemidesmus indicus R. Br	Moola	100grams
3)Guduchi	Tinospora cardifolia Willd	Moola	100grams
4)Manjistha	Rubia cardifolia Linn	Moola	100grams
5)Meshashringi	Gymnema sylvestre Retz	Moola	100grams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DISCUSSION

The physicochemical parameters would serve as preliminary test for the standardization of the formulation. Tests such as loss on drying, acid insoluble ash, total ash, water soluble ash, alcohol soluble extractive, water soluble extractive.

The organoleptic evaluation revealed that the sample was in kwatha churna form with reddish yellow colour & odourless in nature. The moisture content was found to be 7.054% there by reducing the chances of microbial contamination & deterioration during storage. The ash value 8.896% indicates the total inorganic content was present in the formulation. Acid soluble ash value was 1.531%showing minimum silica & earthy mater contamination. Water soluble extractive value 7.767% was higher than the alcohol soluble extractive value 6.780%indicating the presence of more watersoluble active constituents in the formulation.  This supports the therapeutic utility of kwatha preparations where aqueous extraction plays a major role. Since Kwatha preparations are administered as aqueous decoctions, the higher watersoluble extractive value supports the therapeutic relevance of the formulation and suggests efficient extraction of active constituents in water. These analytical parameters help in establishing the identity, purity, quality control standards of vallipanchamoola kwatha churna.

CONCLUSION

• The analytical study of Vallipanchamoola kwatha churna showed satisfactory, & standardization parameters like quality, purity.
• Low moisture content suggested better shelf life & lesser microbial contamination, while ash & extractive values confirmed the purity & presence of the active constituents The formulation exhibit good organoleptic characters. & acceptable physiochemical values indicating proper preparation &stability overall the study supports the usefulness of Vallipanchamoola kwatha churna as a safe & standard ayurvedic formulation in the management of Pittaja mutrakrichra.                

REFERENCES

1. World Health Organization. WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014–2023. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2013.
2. Kamboj VP. Herbal medicine. Current Science. 2000;78(1):35–39.
3. Sharangadhara Sharangadhara Samhita Bhishagavar adamalla virachitadipika  panditakashiram vaidyavirachita gudarthadipikabhyam Madhyama khanda Kwatha Kalpana Page no- 144
4. Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Nibandhasangraha Commentary of Shri Dalhanacharya, Edited by Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji Acharya,Publication by Choukambha Surabharati Prakashana Varanasi, 38^th chapter 73^rd sloka page no-169
5. Bhavamishra Bhavaprakash Vidyortini hindi commentary translated by Pandit Sri BrahmaSankara Misra publication by Chaukhamba Sanskrit Bhawan Varanasi Eleventh edition 2009 chapter 35^th part 2 pg no-359