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Volume 1, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 2666-8629
  • E-ISSN: 2666-8637

Abstract

Background

Latest scientific techniques like heavy metal content, microbial load estimation and pesticide residues are essential for fulfilling WHO guidelines for herbal drug formulations like .

Methods

In the present study, formulated sample was selected for estimation of heavy metals as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), microbial load and pesticide residues.

Results

The heavy metals, microbial load and pesticide residues study of the formulated follow the standard parameters.

Conclusions

This study can be helpful for the future research regarding establishment of safety profile and therapeutic efficacy of formulations.

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Keyword(s): Ayurveda; Ghrita; Heavy metal; microbial load; pesticide residue; safety
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