Physico-chemical analysis of Mayūrapuccha Bhasma prepared by two methods.
BACKGROUND
Mayūrapuccha Bhasma (Calx of peacock feather) is an Ayurvedic animal product prepared from peacock feathers by employing two different methods as mentioned in Siddhayogasaṅgraha and Bhaiṣajya saṁhitā. It is mainly indicated in vomiting, hiccough, and respiratory disorder.


METHODS
In the present study, Mayūrapuccha Bhasma was prepared by two classical procedures, one by burning on ghee flame and the other by giving Gajapuṭa (burning the peacock feathers at about 1000°C by using a thousand cow dung cakes). The products so obtained were subjected to various physico-chemical studies to find out ash value, pH value, specific gravity, moisture content, preliminary organic analysis, gravimetric analysis, chemical components, and to lay-down the pharmacopeial standards for standardization of Mayūrapuccha Bhasma.


CONCLUSIONS
Both the Bhasmas exhibited marked difference in color, moisture content, and percentage of inorganic compounds. The Bhasma prepared by Gajapuṭa method contains essential and beneficial inorganic elements, electrolytes in larger quantity, and lower moisture content.
Department of Rasashastra, K. L. E. University's Shri. B. M. K. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur, Belgaum, India.
Vijaykumar
V
Kotrannavar
Revanasidappa
R
Sarashetty
Veena
V
Kanthi
Gajapuṭa method; Mayūrapuccha Bhasma; ghee flame method; physico - chemical analysis