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@article{169797,
        author = {DR. ANUSREE D and PROF. GOPESH MANGAL},
        title = {The Role and Stability of Emulsions in Ayurvedic Basti Preparations: Methods and Clinical Implications},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {6},
        pages = {2389-2395},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=169797},
        abstract = {Background: Basti, an important Ayurvedic therapy primarily used for managing Vatavyadhi (Vata-related disorders), leverages emulsions to deliver a combination of oleaginous and aqueous substances directly to the intestines. These emulsions enhance therapeutic effects through localized and systemic absorption.
Objective: This review explores the significance of emulsion stability in Basti preparations, focusing on quality control methods that ensure consistency and efficacy in clinical applications.
Methods: Emulsion stability tests, including the Visual Stability, Centrifugation, Droplet Size Analysis, pH Stability, and Rheology tests, are reviewed to assess their utility in Ayurvedic Basti preparations. Additional methods, such as the Dye Test, Dilution Test, and Conductivity Test, are discussed for emulsion type determination.
Results: Stability tests confirm that maintaining uniform dispersion of active components in emulsions minimizes phase separation, ensuring consistent dosage and therapeutic effects. The role of herbal particulates, temperature, pH, and viscosity on emulsion behavior is emphasized, with recommendations for practitioners on formulation standardization.
Conclusion: Emulsion stability in Basti formulations is vital for achieving reliable therapeutic outcomes and patient safety. Standardized testing provides valuable insights into formulation adjustments, supporting the integration of Ayurvedic practices with modern quality control measures.},
        keywords = {Basti, Emulsion, Emulsion stability, Particle size, Quality control, Standardization},
        month = {November},
        }