Pharmaceutico-analytical study of Mayurpiccha Bhasma - An Ayurvedic preparation

  • Dr. Dipalee Thakur Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, APM’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Dr. Baban Rathod Professor, APM’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Dr. Gangaprasad Asore HOD & Associate Professor, APM’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1129
Keywords: Mayurpiccha Bhasma, Physico- chemical Analysis, Siddhayog sangraha

Abstract

Background: Mayurpiccha Bhasma is a classical Ayurvedic kalpa prepare from peacock feathers, which is commonly used for treatment of Vomiting, Hiccups, Respiratory illness etc. Method of preparation of Mayurpiccha Bhasma is mentioned in Siddhayog sangraha and Bhaishyajya Samhita. Material and Methods: Mayurpiccha Bhasma was prepared by procedure mentioned in Siddhayog sangraha i.e. Peacock feathers are burn on ghee flame and finished product was subjected to various Physico-chemical analysis like Moisture content, Ash value, Chemical components etc. Observations: Observations were noted while testing of finish product. Result and Conclusion: Various observations and reports of tests were noted.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1129
Published: 2020-12-31
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Dr. Dipalee Thakur, Dr. Baban Rathod, & Dr. Gangaprasad Asore. (2020). Pharmaceutico-analytical study of Mayurpiccha Bhasma - An Ayurvedic preparation. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(06), 116-119. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1129
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