Exploring the stability of Mahatiktaka Ghrita: A comprehensive study on Microbial Integrity

Dipali Patel; Meera Cholera; BJ Patgiri

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.11.14

Dipali Patel Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Meera Cholera Head, Microbiology Laboratory, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
BJ Patgiri Professor & HOD, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.11.14

Keywords: Stability, Microbial profile, Mahatiktaka Ghrita, Climatic conditions

Abstract

Background: The market for herbal, herbo-mineral, and traditional medicines has grown significantly in recent decades. However, a major challenge to their broader adoption is the limited information on their stability and shelf life. This study was conducted to assess the stability of Mahatiktaka Ghrita against microbial contamination when prepared and stored under different climatic conditions and temperatures. Aim: To evaluate the stability of Mahatiktaka Ghrita and monitor microbial contamination in the finished product at different time intervals and at different climatic conditions (different temperature and humidity set ups). Materials and Methods: Samples of Mahatiktaka Ghrita were studied to inspect microbial contamination at different climatic conditions. The study was conducted at Microbiology Laboratory, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Observations & Results: The microbiological study of Mahatiktaka Ghrita was carried out as per the samples utilized in clinical study. Further studies were carried out at regular time intervals up to 494 days. Conclusion: In microbiological study of Mahatiktaka Ghrita, growth of microorganisms either bacterial or fungal was not found till 494 days from the date of preparation, which shows its intact stability and good shelf life.

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