1Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751029, India
2Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: anindyabose_in@yahoo.com
Online published on 24 February, 2020.
Nagarmotha Churna is an Ayurvedic formulation made from the rhizome of nagarmotha plant (Cyperus rotundus). It is prescribed mainly in arthritis, ameobiasis and digestive disorders for improving gastrointestinal health and as anti-inflammatory agent. Literature review evidenced no report on standardization work of this churna till date. In the current work Nagarmotha Churna was characterised by its pharmacognostic, physicochemical, phytochemical parameters along with the FT-IR and TLC fingerprints to conform its identity, quality and purity. The standard reference values of the parameters reported may be used for the preparation of a quality monograph for quality assurance of the churna. Further, the TLC and FT-IR fingerprints can be used for the rapid authentication of this churna.
Nagarmotha Churna, pharmacognostic, physicochemical, TLC, FTIR
