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Original ArticlePharmacognosy ResearchVol. 18 | Issue 1 | 2025 | pp. 149–152Open access
Preparation and Physico-Chemical Analysis of Madanphala Valkal Lepa Churna
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- 1 Final year PG scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Postgraduate Studies and Research Centre, A Constituent unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research Centre, Deemed to be University, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.
Published in Pharmacognosy Research
Correspondence: Savita Shivappa Angadi
Final year PG scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Postgraduate Studies and Research Centre, A Constituent unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research Centre, Deemed to be University, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.
Email: savitaangadi484@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2025 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Dec 15, 2025
- Received:
- Jul 24, 2026
- Accepted:
- Nov 3, 2026
How to cite
Sharma, V., & Angadi, S. S. (2025). Preparation and Physico-Chemical Analysis of Madanphala Valkal Lepa Churna. Pharmacognosy Research, 18(1), 149–152. https://doi.org/10.5530/pres.20262218
Abstract
Backgound
Lepa Kalpana is an important treatment modality in Ayurveda. It is a semi-solid medicament or paste used for topical application. Lepas have been used for various ailments of skin, hair, and overall beautification since ancient times.
Objectives
The preparation of Madanphala Valkal Lepa Churna, as described in Vrinda Madhava, is intended for treatment of Darunaka, which is mentioned in the context of Kshudra Roga. This formulation is analysed for its organoleptic and physicochemical properties.
Materials and Methods
This formulation follows the traditional method of preparing lepa. The dried herbal powder was obtained from a GMP-certified pharmacy, sieved, and analysed for its organoleptic and physicochemical properties. These properties were found to be stable and met the necessary criteria for medicinal use.
Results
In order to establish its applicability as an anti-dandruff lepa and drug is also subjected for finding organoleptic and physicochemical properties of Madanphala Valkal (pericarp) Lepa Churna.
Conclusion
Madanphala Valkal (Pericarp) Lepa Churna is prepared after following classical SOP for lepa with its analysis.
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Article metadata
| Title | Preparation and Physico-Chemical Analysis of Madanphala Valkal Lepa Churna |
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| Authors | Vikash Sharma; Savita Shivappa Angadi |
| Affiliations | Final year PG scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Postgraduate Studies and Research Centre, A Constituent unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research Centre, Deemed to be University, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | savitaangadi484@gmail.com |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 18, Issue 1 (2025) |
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