A Comparative Phytochemical Analysis of Abhavitha and Bhavitha Choorna of Durva (Powder and Processed Powder of Whole Plant of Cynodon dactylon Linn. Pers.).

The herb Durva (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.) has a long history of medicinal use and serves as a component in many key herbal formulations. In Ayurveda, the pharmaceutical process known as Bhavana is used to enhance a drug’s effectiveness and impart additional therapeutic qualities. In this study, powdered whole plant of Durva was treated by soaking it overnight in its own fresh juice (swarasa) as part of the Bhavana process. Preliminary phytochemical evaluations were conducted on both Abhavitha Choorna (dried powder) and Bhavitha Choorna (processed powder) of Durva (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.). The results showed that the Bhavitha Choorna had higher levels of crude fiber, total sugars, and water-soluble extractives compared to the Abhavitha Choorna, indicating that the Bhavana treatment may enhance the drug’s potency. The present study aims to compare the phytochemical analysis results of both Abhavitha Choorna (dried powder) and Bhavitha Choorna (processed powder) of the drug.