Safety Facets and Efficacy Strictures of Dhatryadi ghrita

Abstract

Background: Latest scientific techniques like heavy metal content, microbial load estimation and pesticide residues are essential for fulfilling WHO guidelines for herbal drug formulations like Ghrita. Methods: In the present study, formulated Ghrita sample was selected for estimation of heavy metals as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), microbial load and pesticide residues. Results: The heavy metals, microbial load and pesticide residues study of the formulated Ghrita follow the standard parameters. Conclusions: This study can be helpful for the future research regarding establishment of safety profile and therapeutic efficacy of Ghrita formulations.