Pharmaceutico-analytical study of Traikantaka ghrita

Background: In ayurvedic classics Sneha kalpana is given its own importance. Sneha kalpana was introduced as a Pharmaceutical preparation only in the Samhita period. Samskara anuvarthitwa guna makes the Ghrita kalpana somewhat superior in Sneha Kalpana.TG is such a Sneha kalpana which is formulated with a shilajatu, kastaushadhis, moorchita ghrita and dugdha as main ingredients and prepared by general method of Sneha Kalpana. Aim: To prepare and do the physcico-chemical evaluation of Traikantaka Ghrita (TG) Materials and Methods: TG is a unique formulation which comes under sneha kalpana prepared by the general method of sneha preparation. It is indicated in Mutrakrichra, Mutrasharkara, Ashmari and Mutradosha. Results: Standardization of TG remarkable results regarding refractive index, saponification value, iodine value, peroxide value, etc were observed. Conclusion: The prepared TG matches the physicochemical parameters and can impart good therapeutic property.