Original Articles
Ramya Kuber B, Supriya M and T
Abstract
In Present investigation Shatavaryadi Churna was prepared as per Ayurvedic Formulary of India. Shatavaryadi Churna Marketed Formulation (SCMF-1), house formulation and indivisual ingredients has been evaluated on the basis of organoleptic characters, preliminary Phytochemical analysis, Physico-chemical properties by Bulk density, Angle of Repose, Static angle of repose, Total and Acid insoluble ash, Extractive values, Moisture Content and in vitro antimicrobial activity by cup plate method. On the basis of the results obtained in this present investigation, that house formulation showed the presence of carbohydrates, amino acids, flavonoids and saponin glycosides but saponin glycoside were absent in marketed formulation. Flow properties of both the formulations showed good compared to individual ingredients, it may be due to additive effect of the poly herbs present in formulation. Both the formulations complies with standard ash values and moisture content.