The Analytical Study of Kaanda Twak of Vata (Ficus Benghalensis Linn.) In Shadrutu Vis - À -Vis Dravyasangraha Kala

Background: Ayurveda an ancient science, addresses all aspects of life by emphasizing both disease treatment and illness prevention through medicinal plants. Each plant part contains active principles at peak concentrations during specific seasons, with classical texts like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Rajanigantu providing guidelines for their collection. In the 21st century, modern techniques allow us to access the potency of crude drugs, making it essential to collect plant materials during the season that ensures optimal potency. Aim and objectives: Total pharmacognostic, phytochemical study of Vata (Ficus benghalensis Linn.) bark in each Rutu and compare the values in different Rutu. Materials and methods: An analytical study of bark of Vata (Ficus benghalensis Linn.) collected in six different Rutus was carried out. The bark was collected in six different Rutus and were subjected to pharmacognostic and physicochemical analysis. The aqueous and alcoholic extracts were prepared and the individual extracts were subjected to quantitative and qualitative analysis. The results were compared in between the samples and with the standard. Results: The present analytical study of both Vata (Ficus benghalensis Linn.) carried on 6 different Rutus revealed that the number of phyto-constituents and extractive values varies significantly across the 6 different Rutus and maximum during Shishira Rutu. Conclusion: The results suggest that there is significant difference in quantity of phytoconstituents of Vata bark in each Rutu.