ABSTRACT

Background: Herbs have been used by all civilizations as a source of medicines since ages. In Ayurveda, Bhaishajya Kalpana deals with most potent form of formulations with their therapeutic utility. Arka & Swarasa are two different forms of extraction of active principles. Shigru (Moringa Oleifera) is widely used in various commercial ophthalmic preparations as a major ingredient. It’s various forms like Swarasa, Arka, Lepa, Rasakriya are being advocated in treatment of many Netraroga. Hence, this drug was chosen for this investigative study. Aim: To compare phyto-chemical study of Shigrupatra Swarasa and Arka Objective: To study Shigrupatra Swarasa on analytical and pharmacological parameters To study Shigrupatra Arka on analytical and pharmacological parameters Methods: Fresh Shigru Patra were collected and subjected for authentification. Shigrupatra Swarasa & Arka were prepared as per classical guidelines. Then subjected for Organoleptic,physicochemical, microbiological, and phytochemical analysis as per Standard Operative Procedure of CRF. Results & Discussion: A comparative analytical study of both formulations were conducted. Significant variations were found in the phytochemical components, specific gravity, and pH. The microbiological and sterility requirements were met by both formulations. Conclusion: This study contributes to understand the phyto-chemical differences in two different forms of a single drug. (i.e., Shigrupatra Swarasa & Arka). Keywords: Shigrupatra, Arka Kalpana, Swarasa Kalpana, pharmaceutical analysis, phytochemical screening, Microbial study, Organoleptic study
Publication date: 01/06/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.6.10287