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Assessing the Effects of Purification Processes on the Quality Control Metrics of Bhallataka: A Review

  1. Devanshi Shirvi
  2. Bharti Umretia

Abstract

Introduction: Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.) is mentioned under the Upavisha group in many Ayurvedic classics and is also listed in as a Scheduled E1 drug in the Drugs and Cosmetics Acts, 1940. It has a poisonous tendency, so it should be used after proper purification. Purification methods of Bhallataka have been mentioned in Ayurvedic classics by using various purification media such as Ishtika Churna, Narikel-Udaka, Gomutra, Godugdha, and Mahisha Mala and Goghrita. Aim: To analyse critically analyse different purification methods of Bhallataka in the context of their analytical parameters. Methods: Various classical texts, relevant literature, research papers, and online resources were meticulously examined and subjected to thorough critical analysis for this study. Results: The detailed analytical study of purified Bhallataka by using different purification media has been evaluated and screened the preferred method for purifications has been screened. Conclusion: The analytical results clearly prove the chemical changes during the purification process but which method should be adopted for the purification of Bhallataka is not clearly seen.

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