A Pharmaceutico-Analytical Study of Raala Malahara and experimental evaluation of its Wound Healing Activity

Abstract

Background: In present era, Skin disease has become a misery, suffering, depression and economical loss as it is becoming common and lowered threshold for seeking medical attention. Microorganisms are present everywhere in the surroundings which are responsible for large number of infectious diseases in human beings. These problems can be avoided with Malaharayogas explained by our Aacharyas. Raala Malahara is one among them which is mentioned in Rasatantra Saara Va Siddha Prayoga Sangraha. Methodology: Raw materials viz Raala, Tuttha and Tila Taila were screened and collected. Raala and Tuthha were finely powdered. Tila Taila as the base for Malahara, it was prepared with maceration procedure until a creamy, semisolid mixture occurs. This semisolid mixture is called as Raala Malahara. It was stored in glass jar containing water and every day the water was changed to maintain its properties. Raala Malahara was subjected for the Analytical studies, Phyto-chemical studies and experimental studies for its wound healing activity. Results: Results of Analytical study of Raala Malahara shows values as follows: pH value: 6.94, Loss on Drying: 61.427%, Rancidity test: Negative, Spreadability: 42mm, Fat content: 15.584%. Result of the experimental study shows that Raala Malahara possesses better results as Wound healing agents especially in excisional wounds. Conclusion: Raala Malahara possesses better results as Wound healing activity in excisional wounds.