PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF SEPTILIN DROPS- A POLYHERBAL FORMULATION

Authors

  • Pushpa KJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i6.183

Keywords:

Polyherbal, anti-inflammatory, Alkaloids, Septilin

Abstract

Background: Evaluation of herbal formulation is essential in order to assess the quality of the drugs, based on the
concentration of their active principles. This article reports on the Phytochemical analysis of Septilin drops, an Ayurvedic
Polyherbal formulation used in upper and lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections and as an immunomodulator in
children. It is well known for its therapeutic actions like Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Hepatoprotective and Immunomodulatory
activities. Objectives: The experiment was carried out with the aim of evaluating various chemical
constituents of Septilin Drops. Methods: A Septilin drop was procured from The Himalaya Drug Company and same used
for the analysis. Evaluation of the poly herbal formulation is possible by following modern scientific quality control
procedures for the finished product. The prepared “Septilin drops” is evaluated phyto-chemically by subjecting it to
various tests like physio-chemical, qualitative analysis and TLC. The present formulation has been used for clinical study,
showed efficacy, safety and immunomodulation in upper respiratory tract infections of infants and children. Results: The
Qualitative tests on Septilin Drops revealed the presence of sugars, proteins, alkaloids, flavanoids and tannins. The richness
of various chemical constituents in the formulation is confirmed by the presence of various Rf values in the TLC study.
Conclusion: The present phytochemical evaluation of Septilin Drops showed the presence of various chemical
constituents.

Author Biography

Pushpa KJ

PG Final Year, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya, KLE’S Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belgaum

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Published

2021-03-05

How to Cite

KJ, P. . (2021). PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF SEPTILIN DROPS- A POLYHERBAL FORMULATION. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 2(6). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i6.183

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 6 (2014): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Original Research Article- Experimental Research

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