Pharmaceutico Analytical Study of Kanakbindvarishta prepared by two different methods

Kanakbindvarishta is a self generated alcoholic preparation of Ayurveda. It is described in Charak Samhita in the context of Kushta Roga (skin disorders). Khadir (Acacia catechu) is a main ingredient in this formulation. It is used in condition like Kushta (mainly used in Kaphaja Kushta), Asthma, Cough, Fistula and Diabetes. In present study Kanakbindvarishta was prepared by two different methods, Pharmaceutical study was done along with analytical study. Analytical test of finished product like pH, specific gravity, refractive index, total solid content, viscosity, density, reducing sugar and alcohol content were done, LOD%, total Ash, pH and extractive value (water extractive, alcohol extractive) of raw material were also done. Two different type of Kanakbindvarishta compared with pharmaceutical as well as analytical aspect. As a result, slight changes were observed in both the preparations