BIOINFOLET - A Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences
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  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 20
  • Issue: 2a

Characterization of Swarna Bhasma by X-Ray Diffraction and Scanning Electron Microscopy

  • Author:
  • Ramjan M. Mulani, Ramesh D. Kolhe
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 129 to 130

DST-FIST & UGC SAP Sponsored School of Life Sciences, S.R.T.M.U., Nanded, Maharashtra, India

Online Published on 04 July, 2023.

Abstract

Swarna bhasma, an Ayurvedic formulation manufactured by Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra is used as adjuvant drug in various Ayurvedic preparations. During present investigation it was characterized by using x-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It is crystalline in nature, with crystalline particles measuring 98 nm. Morphologically it is globular and irregular, ranging from 6- 12 μmin size.

Keywords

Swarna bhasma, SEM, XRD