Ayurvedic formulations are widely used as complementary medicine with modern therapeutics. The assessment of quality of a these medicine is a research matter to be treated carefully by applying current scientific concepts. Arishtas comprise an important group of liquid orals mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic literature. Arjunarishta is marketed herbal formulation commonly used as cardiotonic prepared using Terminalia arjuna as an active constituent. Three different brands of arjunarishta formulation were evaluated in the present study. This formulation generally palatable to user due to sweet taste combined with fine aroma, which masks the unpleasant taste and odour of the added herbal ingredients.
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