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Standardization & evaluation of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential of Panchnimba Churna

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Author Details : Ajay Kumar Meena*, Sanjana Rajput, Sadhana Chaturvedi, Deepesh Parashar, Lavkush Sharma

Volume : 9, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 174-183

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpca.2022.032

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Abstract

Background: Ayurvedic medication pancha nimba choorna is a herbal powder. The panchanimba is a wellknown medication stated in the old Ayurvedic texts used to cure kshudra kushtas (minor skin disorders), such as eczema, acne, and Maha kushtas (major skin ailments). It is used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including dermatitis, pruritis, psoriasis, sinus, non-healing wounds, headaches, uti, diabetes, toxins, and arthritis. It is employed to treat infections of the skin. The traditional use of the neem tree’s leaves, blossoms, seeds, fruits, roots, and bark for the treatment of inflammation, infections, fever, skin conditions, and dental problems includes all of these parts. Neem leaf’s therapeutic benefits have been specifically discussed. The immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycaemic, antiulcer, antimalarial, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antimutagenic,
and anticarcinogenic activities of neem leaf and its components have been proven. Protein, carbohydrates, flavonoids, phenol, saponin, glycosides, tannin, and alkaloids are all present according to phytochemical analysis, whereas terpenoids, sterols, and other substances are not present.
Results: To guarantee the quality of the product, standardization employing various parameters was used which was performed as per the Indian Pharmacopoeia, WHO guidelines and various literature reports. The antioxidant activity may be attributes to flavonoids and phenolics present in extracts of Panchanimb Churna. In terms of gallic acid equivalent, Panchanimb Churna contained 105 mg/g of total phenols and the total flavonoid concentration was 43.8214 mg/g, which is the quercetin equivalent. Antioxidant property was evaluated using DPPH activity.
Conclusion: According to a forementioned quality criterion, Panchanimb Churna was determined to be competent under every examined aspect. The current study strengthens belief in herbal remedies of natural origin to combat infectious diseases and other illnesses that may be included in medications in the future. Overall the product is very beneficicial in day to day life for humans as it possess various qualities and activities.

Keywords: Standardization, Panchanimba Churna, DPPH, Anti-Microbial, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidant

How to cite : Meena A K , Rajput S, Chaturvedi S, Parashar D, Sharma L, Standardization & evaluation of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential of Panchnimba Churna. Int J Pharm Chem Anal 2022;9(4):174-183

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