Quality Control of Ayurveda Formulations

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Date of Acceptance : 17 Dec 2023

Date of Publication : 31 Dec 2023

Article ID : SD-IJAY_039

How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2023.1212

Abstract

Ayurveda, Indian traditional system of medicine as well as oldest Holistic system of healing , in  relies on herbal and well as metallic formulations for maintaining health and treating diseases. The drug or substance that will be injected into a human body should be safe and shouldn't have any side effects once it has been taken so with the increasing global interest and popularity in Ayurveda, ensuring the quality and safety of Ayurvedic formulations is very crucial. This research article presents an extensive review of the current quality control practices in Ayurveda by integrating modern analytical techniques with classical Ayurvedic principles derived from various ayurveda Samhitas . Here we are going to discusses various aspects of quality control, including authenticity, identity, purity, potency, and safety, providing a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and regulatory authorities involved in Ayurveda.

Introduction

The comprehensive medical system known as Ayurveda, which has its roots in ancient India, promotes a holistic approach to health and wellness. In India and Nepal, where almost 80% of people claim to use it, it is widely practiced1. In many regions of Asia, ayurvedic medicine is a well-organized system of traditional medical treatment that is used for both curative and preventive purposes. With its origins possibly dating back up to 3,000 years in India, Ayurveda has a rich historical background2 . Ayurvedic remedies made from plant-based substances and some metallic formulations are essential for therapeutic and preventative treatments. To ensure their safety, effectiveness, and reproducibility, Ayurvedic formulation quality is crucial not only for consumers but for practioners too. The WHO also stresses the necessity to use up-to-date control methods and appropriate standards to ensure the quality of medicinal plant products. The status of a medicine can be described as its quality, which is either established by the manufacturing process or by factors such as identity, purity, content, and other chemical, physical, or biological features.

Discussion

Conclusion

Maintaining the formulas' purity has become more important as more people embrace Ayurveda's age-old wisdom for overall wellness. A strong quality control system evolves to protect this delicate balance when modernity and tradition clash. Respecting millennia of knowledge and the quest of wellbeing is what quality control is all about. It's more than just a technical task. In order to increase the validity of formulations, Ayurveda's guardians are combining cutting-edge contemporary technology with age-old expertise to navigate challenges like as adulteration and variances in source. Outside of labs, this collaborative effort reflects a sense of obligation to researchers and respect for customs. It highlights how the pillars of treatment are the safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic remedies. Quality control remains the compass as Ayurveda spreads internationally, ensuring authenticity prevails and fostering a world that is healthier and more peaceful.

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