Analytical study of compound Unani drug Habb-e-Mudir

ABSTRACT

The drugs used in Unani Medicine consist of materials from plant, animal and mineral origin that are either used single or in combination with other drugs as poly-pharmaceuticals. Habb-e-Mudir is a poly-ingredient formulation comprising Sibr [Aloe species], Zafran [Crocus sativus] and Hira Kasees [Ferrous Sulphate], in the ratio of 211 [NFUM I] indicated for the treatment of amenorrhoea. Present study is aimed to standardize the formulation for quality control purpose. Standard sample of the formulation was prepared in laboratory following the NFUM methodology [National Formulary of Unani Medicine]. Separate studies were undertaken for each ingredient in respect of pharmacognostical characters, physico-chemical constituents and HPTLC profile. Standard formulation was subjected to chemical analysis viz. extractive values, ash values, etc. including chromatographic profile in line with standard pharmacopoeial protocols. The results may ensure the quality of Habb-e-Mudir through determining the genuineness and quality of ingredients as well as the manufacturing process