Worldwide need of alternative medicine has resulted into growth of natural product markets and interest in traditional systems of medicine. A study cannot be considered scientifically valid if the material tested was not authenticated and characterized for reproducible result. In the case of botanicals, there may be misidentification of the collected plant, adulteration with other species, or contamination with extraneous ingredients. The scientific integration of herbal medicine into modern medical practices must take into account the interrelated issues of quality, safety and efficacy. Quality is the paramount issue since it can affect the efficacy and/or safety of the herbal products being used. Standardization in each step of development is the need of the hour to ensure the shelf life and product quality. Most of the European country banned many ayurvedic formulations due to the lack of quality and safety. In present study attempt has been made for preparation and evaluation of vidangarista. Four marketed preparations and one in-house preparation were used for the study. The results obtained may be considered as tools for assistance to the regulatory authorities, scientific organizations and manufacturers for developing standards.
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