Pharmaceutical evaluation of Madhutailika Basti formulation prepared by Classical and Modified Methods

Abstract

Madhutailika Basti’, is a type of ‘Aasthapana Basti’ also termed as ‘Niruha Basti’. The formulation of Madhutailika Basti comprises of Madhu, Lavana, Taila, Kalka and Kwatha. These ingredients are not easily miscible with each other. But to get the optimum therapeutic action from the formulation homogenious mixture of ingredients is necessary.Homogeneity of final mixture is assessed with certain features like, non- spreading, not-staying as a lump, not retaining its markings when it is placed on the palm.As this process needs creation of vigorous shear force within the mass material usage of sophisticated equipment for mixing may make the preparation processing easier and convenient, especially in large scale work.Hence it is planned to conduct the study on Madhutailika Basti formulation prepared by classical and modified methods. An effort is been put to know the reason behind serial order of mixing and difference between classical and modified methods of mixing Madhutailika Basti formulation.

A critical review on concept of Niruha Basti formulation

“…Separation rate is rapid in this method. [45] One research states that, in the initial step of Basti preparation while mixing Makshika and Saindhava classically it is said that one has to continue the levigation till the sticky sound goes off and it was observed that sticky sound disappears by 30 minutes of levigation. Homogeneity of final product depends mainly on these 2 steps.…”