A Comparative Analytical Study on Two Types of Sharibadi Decoctions: An Ayurveda Preparation
R. D. H. Kulathunga *
Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
E. D. T. P. Gunarathna
Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
N. D. N. Jayawardhana
Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
R. H. S. K. De Silva
Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
R. L. D. S. Ranasinghe
Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
M. H. Faisulhaq
Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
U. K. A. Samarasinha
Industrial Technology Institute, Research and Development Complex, Halbarawa Gardens, Thalahena, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
L. D. A. M. Arawwawala
Industrial Technology Institute, Research and Development Complex, Halbarawa Gardens, Thalahena, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: The present study aimed to compare the Sharibadi decoction which was prepared in two different ways. Sharibadi decoction A: All the ingredients are available including a local variety of H. indicus and Indian variety of H. indicus. Sharibadi decoction B: All the ingredients are available except the local variety of H. indicus and double the amount of Indian variety of H. indicus.
Methodology: Phytochemical (in terms of secondary metabolites and Thin Layer Fingerprint profiles) and Physico-chemical (in terms of ash values and extractable matter) analyses were carried out to compare the Sharibadi decoction A with the Sharibadi decoction B.
Results: Comparison of phytochemicals and Thin Layer Fingerprint profile of Sharibadi decoction A with that of Sharibadi decoction B revealed the differences in phytochemical compound/s presence in both decoctions. However, Physico-chemical parameters of Sharibadi decoction A were almost similar to that of Sharibadi decoction B.
Conclusion: Absence of local variety of H. indicus gives an impact on phytochemical constituents rather than Physico-chemical parameters of Sharibadi decoction. However, phytochemicals play a major role when a drug exhibits its therapeutic effect/s. Therefore, to get the best therapeutic effect of Sharibadi decoction, both local variety of H. indicus and Indian variety of H. indicus should be used with other ingredients.
Keywords: Hemidesmus indicus, physico-chemical, phytochemical, sharibadi decoction