PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF MASHATMAGUPTADI KWATHA CHURNA

Medicinal plants form an integral part of traditional healthcare systems and are now recognized globally for their therapeutic importance. Their curative actions are attributed to a wide range of secondary metabolites present in various plant parts. Mashatmaguptadi Kwatha is a classical Ayurvedic formulation prepared from four key herbs in equal proportion, with two Prakshepa Dravyas added to enhance efficacy. The present work aims to explore its phytochemical profile, pharmacological attributes, and probable mechanism of action. The decoction shows Tridoshaghna activity, mainly Vata- Kaphashamaka, and exhibits Nadibalya, Dhatuvardhaka- Pushtikara, Shophahara, Rasayana, and Vrushya properties that help in pacifying Vata Dosha and managing Pakshaghata (hemiplegia). The present study, carried out at ALN RAO MEMORIAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE AND PG CENTRE, KOPPA, CHIKMAGALUR (KARNATAKA), includes standardization parameters such as identity, purity, strength, preliminary phytochemical screening, and TLC profiling. These findings play a crucial role in establishing scientific quality control measures and enhancing the therapeutic credibility of Ayurvedic formulations.