Preparation, standardization of babbularishta and its comparison to marketed formulations

Abstract

Arishtas are regarded as unique and valuable therapeutics due to their efficacy, stability and desirable features with additional benefit of longer shelf life. It is prepared using decoction of herbal drugs and contains self-generated alcohol. In the present study different marketed brands and in-house formulation of Babbularishta were thoroughly evaluated for their organoleptic characteristics and physicochemical parameters, to establish a routine procedure for standardization of these Ayurvedic formulations. As there is no evidence of TLC fingerprinting has been found reported, an attempt was made to design proper TLC fingerprinting of Babbularishta. Acacia Arabica is an active component of Babbularishta and it’s mainly used to treat respiratory problems and also improves digestive power. 5-10% v/v alcohol was generated after fermentation of traditionally prepared Babbularishta formulation.