Basic pharmaceutical Principles of Ayurvedic Formulations : 

Dr. Madhuri Pawar 

Associate Professor, BVDUCOA, Pune 

Content : 

Principles for  selection of raw materials[ Herbs, Mineral-metals, animal products]

Principles for manufacture of ayurvedic medicines 

Ayurvedic pharmaceutics deals with preparation of herbal and herbomineral formulations by applying specific guidelines and principles enumerated in classical texts.

 In current scenario different modern techniques applied for selection of raw drugs  and manufacture of medicines are to be taken in consideration. 

In laboratories , Small scale units and also in large scale pharmacy units it is mandatory to follow  authentic published Ayush  guidelines.

Cumulatively it is helpful to prepare quality formulations which produces desired effects claimed in ayurvedic classical texts.

  Hair Care : Transformation of  potent group of Herbal drugs in Gel form 

Dr. Madhuri Pawar, Dr. Nilima Dharkar 

Ayurvedic literature reveals that avoidance of oil application and improper cleaning of scalp, sleeping in day time, night vigil, exposure to dust, hot weather are the causative factors for development of dandruff.

As per ayurvedic perspective, due to vitiation in Vata and Kapha entities, dryness occurs  and specific symptoms are predominantly seen at that region. These specific symptoms can be  correlated with dandruff.

Due to imbalanced diet, environmental pollutants and improper hair care, individual’s scalp may get affected. Dandruff is a scalp disorder which is characterized by excessive shedding of skin cells, itchy-flaky skin and invisible inflammation. Human beings are more prone for occurrence of dandruff at puberty to middle age.

Moreover it is stated that approximately 50% adult population is affected by dandruff worldwide while the 18.38% Indian community is affected by this disorder.

To combat with occurrence of dandruff and associated symptoms, various anti dandruff agents having chemical entities in the form of shampoos, gels, creams etc are utilized in existing current practice.

Though these agents have therapeutic potential to treat dandruff like disorders but might be having risk to produce untoward effects to human scalp and hair.

Thus specific herbal drugs mentioned in ayurvedic literature having anti itching, antifungal and anti-inflammatory actions are helpful to treat such conditions and useful to get rid from dandruff . 

These herbs can be converted into different current, easy applied cosmetic forms , especially in gel forms for management of dandruff which are considerably safe and effective . Additionally, it might be helpful to reduce hair fall and maintain healthy status of scalp and hair.

Herbs: Raktachandan, Neem,  Daruharidra, Sarshap,  Karanj, Aragvadha, Musta etc 

Different potent parts of  these herbal drugs --can be used in single or in combinations, can be modified with new innovation methods of preparations. These new developed forms [ Shampoos, oils, gels] of herbs might be effective and may show higher shelf life. 

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