Vol. 7, Issue 8, Part C (2021)

Abstract
Sneha Kalpana (medicated Taila and Ghrita) is one of the important dosage form among Ayurvedic medicament. It is used as both externally and internally. While preparing Sneha Kalpana first of all Sneha should undergo one particular Samskara called Sneha Murchchhana and it is used for Amadoshaharatwa, removal of bad odor, imparting color and increasing potency of the drug. Sarshapa Taila Murchchhana was done as mentioned in Bhaishajyaratnavali. Analysis on modern parameters of plain and Murchchhita Sarshapa Taila was done and comparison of various parameters on quality assessment were done. By Murchchhana process Sarshapa Taila converted into dark red colour from light yellow and get good order from pungent sulphurous odour. Physico-chemical parameters were applied for assessing the prepared formulation. The physico-chemical analysis showed slightly increased weight per millilitre (g) (0.9076). The moisture content (%w/w) slightly decreased (0.09) which shows decrease in rancidity. The viscosity (cpc) decreased considerably from 122 to 60 which shows increased rate of absorption. The acid value decreased (0.8047) which shows decrease in rancidity. We conclude that Murchchhita Sarshapa Taila is better than plain Sarshapa Taila for medicated oil preparations.