Author(s):
Kanchan Swami, Asha Kumari, Sanath Kumar S, Sakhitha K.S., Anupam Srivastava
Email(s):
drras2008@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00046 
Address:
Kanchan Swami1, Asha Kumari2, Sanath Kumar S3, Sakhitha K.S.4, Anupam Srivastava5
1 PhD Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana NIA-Jaipur, Rajasthan, Indai.
2 MD Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana NIA-Jaipur, Rajasthan, Indai.
3 MD Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana NIA-Jaipur, Rajasthan, Indai.
4Assistant Professor, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana NIA-Jaipur, Rajasthan, Indai.
5 Professor and Head, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana NIA-Jaipur, Rajasthan, Indai.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Rasasindura is an important mercurial formulation extensively used in Ayurvedic therapeutics and is prepared through the Kupipakwa process. Conventionally, Rasasindura is manufactured using the Valuka Yantra in a classical Bhatti. With advancements in pharmaceutical technology, the Electric Muffle Furnace (EMF) offers a potential alternative. The present study aimed to evaluate and standardize the preparation of Rasasindura using EMF. Methods: Rasasindura was prepared in three batches using Shuddha Parada and Shuddha Gandhaka, and Kajjali was formed, followed by processing through the Kupipakwa method in an Electric Muffle Furnace. A controlled heating pattern was adopted, corresponding to classical stages of mild, moderate and intense heating. The final product collected from the neck of the Kupi was evaluated for yield and organoleptic characteristics. Results: All three batches showed uniform observations throughout the heating process. The yield of Rasasindura ranged from 51.33% to 53.33%, with no significant inter-batch variation. Organoleptic evaluation revealed similar characteristics across all batches, indicating reproducibility and consistency of the EMF method. Discussion: The EMF method provided precise temperature control, reduced energy consumption, minimized human effort and ensured a pollution-free working environment compared to the traditional bhatti method. Standardization of the heating pattern using EMF facilitated consistent pharmaceutical outcomes. Conclusion: Preparation of Rasasindura using an EMF is a reliable, efficient and reproducible method. EMF proves to be a suitable alternative to the conventional puta method and can be effectively adopted for the preparation and standardization of Rasasindura and other Kupipakwa Rasayana.
Cite this article:
Kanchan Swami, Asha Kumari, Sanath Kumar S, Sakhitha K.S., Anupam Srivastava. Pharmaceutical Standardization and Preliminary Analytical Evaluation of Rasasindura prepared using an Electric Muffle Furnace. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry.2026; 19(4):299-3. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00046
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Kanchan Swami, Asha Kumari, Sanath Kumar S, Sakhitha K.S., Anupam Srivastava. Pharmaceutical Standardization and Preliminary Analytical Evaluation of Rasasindura prepared using an Electric Muffle Furnace. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry.2026; 19(4):299-3. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00046 Available on: https://ajrconline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-4-3
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