Preparation and evaluation of fermented Ayurvedic formulation: Arjunarishta.
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2012-05
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Growing awareness about harmful side effects of modern medicine has led to interest
in Ayurveda at the international level as well as within India. Ayurveda comprises of various
types of formulations including fermented forms, namely, arishtas and asavas. Arishtas are
regarded as unique and valuable therapeutics due to their efficacy, stability and desirable
features. It prepared using decoction of herbal drug and contains self generated alcohol.
Although these formulations are mentioned in traditional literature and used regularly their
scientific investigation and reporting is essential to strengthen Ayurveda in global market. In
present study attempt has been made for preparation and evaluation of arjunarishta. Terminalia
arjuna is a active constituent of arjunarishta and prescribed in cases of cardiovascular diseases
as a cardiotonic. 6.42% w/w alcohol was generated after fermentation of traditionally prepared
arjunarishta formulation. It is palatable to use due to sweet taste combined with fine aroma
which masks unpleasant taste and odour of added herbal ingredients.
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Ayurveda, fermented formulation, arishta
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Sayyad S F, Randive D S, Jagtap S M, Chaudhari S R, Panda B P. Preparation and evaluation of fermented Ayurvedic formulation: Arjunarishta. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2012 May; 2(5): 122-124.