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@article{187091,
        author = {Dr. Vidhi arora and Dr. Arun kumar and Dr. Gunjan Sharma},
        title = {Analytical study of Pathaadi: an Ayurvedic Oil Based Formulation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4496-4501},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187091},
        abstract = {Pathaadi Taila is a classical Ayurvedic formulation primarily used in Nasya therapy for managing disorders of the head and neck region, particularly Chronic Rhinosinusitis. It is composed of medicinal herbs such as Paatha, Haridra, Moorva, Daru Haridra, Pippali, Jaatipallav, and Danti, processed in a base of Tila Taila.
This study presents an analytical evaluation of Pathaadi Taila with an aim to standardize its formulation through organoleptic, physicochemical, and phytochemical parameters. Parameters such as pH, refractive index, specific gravity, saponification value, iodine value, and acid value were assessed to ensure quality, stability, and efficacy of the oil. Additionally, High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and other qualitative phytochemical tests were performed to detect the presence of key bioactive compounds.
The analytical findings support the therapeutic potential of Pathaadi Taila in inflammatory and infective conditions of the upper respiratory tract. This study also emphasizes the importance of standardization in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics to validate traditional formulations in the context of modern pharmacological parameters.},
        keywords = {Pathaadi Taila, Nasya, Chronic rhinosinusitis, Peenasa, anti-inflammatory, sinusitis},
        month = {November},
        }