Physiochemical standardization of boswellia serrata: a unique healer

Authors

  • Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir P.G Scholar, Dept. of pharmacology, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru.
  • Sumera Mehfooz P.G Scholar, Dept. of pharmacology, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru.
  • G.Sofi Reader Dept. of pharmacology, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru.
  • Mazhar Hussain P.G Scholar, Dept. of pharmacology, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61096/ijpar.v6.iss4.2017.780-782

Keywords:

Boswellia Serrata, Physiochemical, Kundur, Unani Medicine

Abstract

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.

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Published

2017-12-26

How to Cite

Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir, Sumera Mehfooz, G.Sofi, & Mazhar Hussain. (2017). Physiochemical standardization of boswellia serrata: a unique healer. IJPAR JOURNAL, 6(4), 780–782. https://doi.org/10.61096/ijpar.v6.iss4.2017.780-782