Methods to Renovate Ayurveda Sastric Churna to Tablet Dosage Form

Abstract

The science of converting Sastric Ayurveda churna to tablet dosage form was extensively researched. The sastric form of Ayurveda churna is difficult to use by patients due to the coarse powder form as well as the high quantity to be cosumed per dose (2-4gm). In order to enhance the acceptance of Ayurveda churna by the modern world necessary change in presentation packaging is needed. The question of how to convert 2gms of churna to 500mg of tablet requires greater scientific investigations and understanding. We have used the extractive value as the key determining factor to convert sastric Ayurveda churna to tablet dosage form. Details are presented in the paper.