Development of Quality Control and Standardization Parameters of Pathyadi Lepa

Abstract

In traditional system of medicine approximately 80 % of the population depends on the indigenous system for relief. With such a huge section of an ever increasing population relying on herbal medicine, it is imperative that the plant products which have been in use for such a long time be scientifically supported for their efficacy. Pathyadi Lepa is an Ayurvedic preparation widely used for the treatment of skin diseases including inflammation caused by the same. The present paper deals with the investigation and development of quality control parameters for standardization of Pathyadi Lepa. Three laboratory batches (PL-I, PL-II & PL-III) of Pathyadi Lepa (PL) were prepared in laboratory as per procedure mentioned in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia and were evaluated for the testing of quality.