PHYSICO-CHEMICAL EVALUATION OF HINGWADI CHURNA: AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION FOR SHOOLA

Dr. Suman Lata, Dr. Anmol, Dr. Sarina

DOI :

DOI: DOI.ORG/10.59551/IJHMP/25832069/2026.7.1.103

ABSTRACT :

Hingwadi Churna is a classical Ayurvedic formulation indicated for Shoola (abdominal pain). This study evaluates its physicochemical characteristics and chromatographic profile for standardization.

Methods: Hingwadi Churna was prepared according to classical Ayurvedic pharmaceutics. Organoleptic, physicochemical parameters—including pH, loss on drying, ash values, extractive values—and High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) were evaluated at 254 nm, 366 nm, and 510 nm.

Results: The formulation showed characteristic brown color, aromatic odour, and a fine soft texture. Physicochemical parameters were within acceptable ranges. HPTLC revealed major peaks at Rf 0.82–0.87 across wavelengths, indicating stable and consistent phytochemical components.

Conclusion: Hingwadi Churna exhibits a reproducible physicochemical and chromatographic profile, supporting its quality, purity, and therapeutic relevance in abdominal pain disorders.

KEYWORDS: Hingwadi Churna, HPTLC, Physicochemical Standardization, Ayurvedic Formulation, Shoola.

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