Pharmacognostical Study and Analytical Standardization of <i>Bhringaraja Taila</i>: An <i>Ayurvedic</i> Oleaginous Medicine

Background: Bhringaraja Taila is an Ayurvedic classical formulation. The formulation is indicated as keshaya. The present study is structured around validating the fact of preparing the formulation with and without the addition of mineral (Gairika). Aim: The objectives of this study were to prepare and analyze Bhringaraja Taila. Method: After performing the murchanna samsakara, a specified amount of Drava, Kalka and Sneha dravyas were taken and subjected to moderate heating till the watery portion evaporated Bhringraja Taila prepared with and without Gairika. Results: The refractive index of Bhringraja Taila with and without the addition of Gairika was found to be decreased in both samples. The specific gravity and saponification values of both samples were found to be within the limit but slightly increased in the sample prepared with the addition of Gairika. The iodine value of both samples was found to be less than the limit. A decreased iodine value signifies less tendency toward rancidity. The acid value of both samples was found to be within the limit but more in the sample prepared with the addition of Gairika. The peroxide value of the sample prepared with the addition of Gairika was higher than the sample prepared without Gairika. Higher peroxide value indication of rancidity. The pH of the sample prepared with the addition of Gairika was found to be acidic and the sample prepared without the addition of Gairika was found to be basic. Conclusion: Thus considering the above fact it can be concluded that the formulation was prepared without mineral (Gairika) can be more stable but the therapeutic efficacy between the two formulation cannot be confirmed until and unless there is clinical validation.