Formulation and standardization of fermented biomedicines kutajarishta

Abstract

Ayurvedic medication has tends to be regained the lost fame due to its preventive, curative nature, less side effects and holistic approach. This is largely because of quality drugs, clinical trials and evidence-based medicine. The large-scale production of medicine is done by Ayurvedic pharmacies. Quality production is the need from these Ayurvedic pharmacies. Standardization of raw drugs, finished drugs and process validation are of prime importance for each dosage form including Sandhan Kalpana. During the pharmaceutical procedure of Madya and Suktat Sandhan the fungal growth during pharmaceutical procedure is considered as major problems. As the Bhaishajya Kalpana, most developed branch of Ayurveda, deals with the preparation of different formulations from the raw material available in the nature. This conversion depends upon many factors like availability of the drug throughout the year, shelf life, good taste, pleasant smell, quick in action even in small doses. A conglomeration of source material by which shelf generated alcohol is prepared by keeping all together to convert it into a medicinal form called as Sandhan. Kutajarishta is a self-generated alcoholic preparation. It contains Holarrhena antidysenterica (Apocynaceae) as a chief ingredient. It is used in the condition like diarrhoea, dysentery disorders due to its antibacterial & antiprotozoal activity. © 2025 Author(s)