Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurvedic medicines are used since time immemorial. The preparation
of various medicines, there indications are clearly explained in the classics. The explanations for same
are also documented. The science and technology has developed to its maximum now and hence it is
mandatory to go for the standardization and quality control parameters using the modern techniques
and the action of the medicines can also be concluded on the basis of the phyto-constituents present in
them.
Arjuna ksheerapaka is an ayurvedic formulation containing Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), milk and water.
It is prepared as per the classical guidelines. One part of coarse powder of drug is added with eight parts
of milk and thirtytwo parts of water and boiled and reduced to quantity of milk, filtered. This is
subjected to organoleptic, physicochemical, phytochemical analysis and fingerprinting and GCMS for
standardization.
In Physico-chemical analysis PH is 6.01, L.O.D is 89.65%, Acid insoluble ash is 0.007%, Total ash is
0.58%, Alcohol soluble extractive is 13.57%, Water soluble extractive is 22.07%. Phytochemical
screening showed the presence of Alkaloids, glycosides, Flavanoids, Triterpenoids, Tannins,Carbohydrate, Essential Fatty oil and also Ca, Mg, K, Na, Fe, PO4, Cl are detected. Various components
were detected in HPTLC finger printing. Detailed chemical profile of the sample was obtained from
GCMS.
The values and results obtained from the classically prepared sample meets the standard of API, hence
the pharmaceutical preparation is authenticated. The phytoconstituents and the components from
chemical profiling adds to the action of the Arjuna Ksheerapaka.
Keywords: Arjuna ksheerapaka, Physico-chemical, Phytoconstiuents, HPTLC finger printing,
GCMS
Publication date: 01/06/2026
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