Comparative phytochemical analysis and predicted phytopharmacotherapeutic potential of polyherbal formulation (PHF-Manasabramhi)

Abstract

Background: PHF-Manasabramhi, a polyherbal formulation contains combination of ingredients like Moniera eunifolia (200ml), Emblica officinalis (4.00gm), Piper longum (3.00gm), Withania somnifera (3.00gm), Phseilus radiatus (3.00gm), Bilospermum montanum (3.00gm), Citoria ternatea (3.00gm) and Gingiber officinalis (3.00gm). Individually few of these herbal ingredients have shown different phytochemicals and pharmacological activities in different studies conducted earlier. Hence the rationale of this study was to evaluate its comparative phytochemical analysis and predict its phytopharmacotherapeutic potential as a compound preparation. Objectives: To evaluate comparative phytochemical analysis and predict its phytopharmacotherapeutic potential as a compound preparation.  Methods: About 10 gm of PHF-Manasabramhi was used to evaluate its phytochemical constituents by using generally accepted laboratory technique for qualitative determinations. Results: Preliminary phytochemical screening of PHF-Manasabramhi shows the presence of Phytosterols, Alkaloids, Flavanoids, Glycosides, Tannins and Phenolic Compounds. Discussion: Our study reveals that PHF-Manasabramhi shows slight different phytochemicals as compared to phytochemicals done on individual ingredients by earlier studies. The widespread use of traditional medicine reflects its pharmacological importance. This could be possibly due to in-vitro drug interaction while processing the drug during manufacture of poly herbal product.