DEVELOPMENT & STANDARDISATION OF A VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT FROM VYOSHADITAKRA KAṢĀYA - A BUTTER MILK-BASED TRADITIONAL FORMULATION FROM SAHASRAYOGA.

Vyoshadi Takra Kaṣāya is a polyherbal formulation mentioned in Sahsarayoga recommended for the manage-ment of Pandu roga - anaemia. The presence of metals and minerals as ingredients, along with the use of Takra as the liquid medium, makes this formulation unique. To make this more user-friendly and practical, a value-added product (VAP) is developed and validated for its standardisation and quality control parameters. Aim To develop and validate the value-added product derived from Vyoshadi Takra Kaṣāya, as mentioned in the Panduroga prakarana of Sahsrayoga. Materials and methods Three batches of Vyoshadi Takra Kaṣāya (VTK) were prepared using the concept of Hima Kaṣāya, and the product was lyophilised to produce the formulation powder. The entire pharmaceutical procedure was keenly observed and documented. The product underwent phytochemical analyses, including total ash, water-soluble extract, acid-insoluble extract, moisture content, and heavy metal load, in accordance with pharmacopoeial standards. Chromatographic fingerprinting was done by high-performance thin-layer chromatography. ICP MS quantified Iron, and the structure was studied using SEM analysis. Results A value-added product in powder form, which was readily soluble in water, was successfully developed through lyophilisation, enabling pharmaceutical standardisation. Conclusion Developed VAP retained its fundamental organoleptic value, and phytochemical testing confirmed the presence of essential phytochemicals similar to those prepared classically. Low heavy metal content ensured safety. The presence of Vitamin C and Iron further highlights its potential application in pathological conditions like Iron deficiency anaemia. VAP of VTK, developed by integrating modern pharmaceutical development and traditional Ayurvedic wisdom, offers a convenient and more accessible formulation for extended therapeutic purposes.