Standardization of an herbal preparation – <i style="">Vṛddhadaruka mula cur</i><i style="">ṇa</i> [<i>Argyreia nervosa</i> (Burm.f.) Boj.]<i style=""> </i>root powder<i></i>

Abstract

<i>Vṛddhadaru </i>(<i>Argyreia nervosa</i> (Burm.f.)Boj.) is an Ayurvedic herb used in the management of vitiated conditions of <i>Kapha, </i>inflammations, arthritis, synovitis, seminal weakness, etc. Based on classical Ayurvedic textual indications and recent pharmacological studies root powder was selected to study on Filarial patients. Before conducting the clinical trials this herbal powder was subjected to certain chemical studies to find out the <i style="">p</i>H, ash value, extractive values, HPTLC, etc. for standardization of the drug.