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IMPORTANCE OF ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERS IN AUTHENTICATION OF HINGULA SHODHANA W.S.R. TO COLOR AND ITS TOXICOLOGY STUDY: AN ANALYTICAL RESEARCH

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Dr. Deepika Bhandari
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5a.006

Abstract

Background: The use of mineral elements in Ayurvedic formulations is common. These are completely nontoxic when used after purification. Purification techniques used should be authentic and classical to avoid any toxicological after effects of prescription. Till date Importance of organoleptic characters i.e. color variation is not reported for authentication of purity of Hingula (Red sulphide of mercury) along with toxicology. Aim: Present study was carried out to evaluate the parameters of sample purity macroscopically in relation to color and toxicity changes. Materials & Methods: Hingula was collected from local market of Patiala, Punjab. It was purified by levigating with juice of wet ginger (Zingiber officinale). Results: It was observed that there is a change in color of Hingula after levigation which is key parameter in authentication of pure Hingula along with its reduction in lead compound. Conclusion: This organoleptic character i.e. color can be the key parameter for authentication of pure Hingula and lead value within permissible limits is the key point in detoxification parameter of Hingula.

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