Title: Physico-chemical analysis of a Herbo-mineral compound Vidangadi Lauh

Authors: Dr Satyendra Kumar Singh, Dr Anant Saznam

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i9.150

Abstract

Vidangadi Lauha is herbo-mineral compound described in ayurvedic text. Its main ingredient is Lauha Bhasma. During process of Shodhana and Marana there is physico-chemical changes in the raw Lauha. The present study has been carried out with aims and objectives to develop analytical profile of Vidangadi Lauha and by assessing its physico-chemical parameters including pH, loss on drying, ash value, acid insoluble ash and iron content.

Keywords: Vidangadi Lauha, Lauha Bhasma, Shodhana, Marana, analytical profile.

 

References

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Corresponding Author

Dr Satyendra Kumar Singh

Ayurvedic medical officer, Ayush Bihar