Physiochemical standardization of boswellia serrata: a unique healer
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61096/ijpar.v6.iss4.2017.780-782Keywords:
Boswellia Serrata, Physiochemical, Kundur, Unani MedicineAbstract
Boswellia Serrata has a wide range of Pharmacological action. It is used both internally as well as externally. In Unani System of Medicine it is commonly used for Diarrhoea, Dysentry, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatic arthritis, chronic inflammatory diseases, wound healing, Bronchial asthma, corneal ulcer and skin diseases. The drug is obtained by giving injury to the trunk of tree. It is then stored and converted into different grades especially on the basis of colour, shape size and flavor. From ancient times, apart from medicinal uses it has been used as incense in religious and cultural ceremonies.
Methods
Boswellia Serrata has been evaluated by using physiochemical tests. The methodology was followed according to protocol of ASU drugs.
Results
Physiochemical results revealed that Boswellia Serrata powder is slightly yellowish brown in colour, characteristic odour and bitter in taste and have moderately fine texture and all the physiochemical standards were set.
Conclusion
Standardization of herbal drugs is very important for quality control. it improves the efficacy and safety of drug. Physiochemical results of Boswellia serrata will serve as a reference standard for identification in future and intern will prevent the adulteration and improve the quality, identity and purity of drug.