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Panchvalkal is a combination of five astringent plants, these are Vata, Peepal, Udumbara, Parisha, Plaksha. Individual and combinations of drugs have Kashaya rasa (astringent) dominant and useful in the management of Vrana (Wounds) as well as Shotha (Inflammations). Panchvalakal is used in different forms, for instance, Kwath, ointment, and powder. Its formulation can prepare in oil for future prospective to add more medicinal value and improve its shelf life without any chemical preservative. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the scientific proof of old literature and further evaluate the wound healing property of water extract of Panchvalkal and blend with Amaltas (Cassia fistula) and Neem (Azadirachta indica). Disc diffusion was adopted to assess antimicrobial activity against the range of standard antimicrobial agents. The results were promising that E.coli, S.aureus, P.areuginosa are sensitive to Panchvalkal kwath. This herbal medicine is able to prevent vaginitis and also cure it without any side effects. Aqueous extract of Panchvalkal by soxhlet method showed significant results against E.coli and S.aureus with an inhibition value of 22 mm and 20 mm in diameter respectively. The results were compared with results obtained from reference (standard) antibiotics, Ciprofloxacin (5mcg/disc), Ceftriaxone (30mcg/disc), and Streptomycin (10mcg/disc) that served as the reference for inhibition zone diameter.
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BackgroundIn view of the gravity of the problem of antimicrobial resistance among pathogenic bacteria against conventional bactericidal agents, investigation on alternative approaches to combat bacterial infections is warranted.ObjectiveCurrent study aimed at investigating anti-infective potential of a polyherbal ayurvedic formulation namely panchvalkal against three different pathogenic bacteria.Materials and methodsThe panchvalkal formulation available as Pentaphyte P5® was tested for its possible in vitro quorum-modulatory potential against Chromobacterium violaceum, Serratia marcescens, and Staphylococcus aureus through broth dilution assay. Invivo efficacy was demonstrated employing Caenorhabditis elegans as the model host for test pathogens.ResultsThis formulation was found to exert quorum-modulatory effect on C. violaceum, S. marcescens, and S. aureus at 250–750 μg/ml. Besides altering production of the quorum sensing-regulated pigments in these bacteria, the test formulation also had in vitro effect on antibiotic susceptibility, catalase activity and haemolytic potential of the pathogens. Invivo assay confirmed the protective effect of this panchvalkal formulation on C. elegans, when challenged with the pathogenic bacteria. Repeated exposure of S. aureus to panchvalkal did not induce resistance in this bacterium.ConclusionTo the best of our awareness, this the first report on quorum-modulatory potential of panchvalkal formulation, validating the anti-infective potential and moderate prebiotic property of this polyherbal preparation.
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Vaginal Discharge is a common complaint of women coming for medical consultation, it is characterized by discharge per vagina, with itching. It is very common in developing countries like India where unhygienic condition are prevalent, Stressful Modern life styles, Food Habits, Social status. It is common problem which affect women during reproductive age. WHO has estimated that there are 333 million new cases of curable Vulvovaginal infections per year. Many formulations have been mentioned in Ayurvedic texts for treatment of Yonigatasrava. Panchvalkal has been explained in Bhavprakash. The main objective of this review article is to discuss the thereupatic uses of Panchvalkal in various diseases and to discuss the different pharmacological properties and thereupatic uses of Panchvalkal. The selected drug is found to be effective in vaginal discharge w.s.r. to its Antimicrobial properties. It helps in eliminating symptoms like Srava, Kandu, Dorgandhya, Vedana etc. it has Kashya and Katu Properties. These Gunas are effective on vitiated Kapha and normalize it. The present attempt to encompass the up to date comprehensive literature to Study the mode of action of Panchvalkal in vaginal discharge w.s.r. to Ayurvedic properties and Modern pharmacology.