Author(s):
Sneha Varrier, Vidhya Unnikrishnan, Manojkumar N
Email(s):
drvidya.unni@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00627 
Address:
Sneha Varrier1, Vidhya Unnikrishnan2, Manojkumar N3
1PG Scholar, Department of Dravyagunavijnana, VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Kerala, India.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Dravyagunavijnana, VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Kerala, India.
3Professor & HOD, Department of Dravyagunavijnana, VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Kerala, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 10,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
As the need for ayurvedic herbs increases, it is important to standardize them to make sure they are of good quality, safe, and effective. Also, checking how long they stay good over time is important to ensure they remain stable and strong. MNP curnam is a new herbal medicine that is already used in medical treatments but has not been properly standardized. To check its quality, this study focused on standardizing MNP curnam and determining how long it stays effective. The goal was to assess the medicine using physical and chemical tests, check for plant compounds, and evaluate its shelf life. The study checked the authenticity of the plant ingredients, quality control factors, and how stable the medicine is over time. In this study, MNP curnam was standardized, and it was determined to possess a shelf life of 3 years and 5 months. The results from the HPTLC analysis showed similar Rf values before and after six months, meaning the product did not deteriorate much. The level of heavy metals found was within acceptable limits, and no harmful pesticide traces were found in the sample.
Cite this article:
Sneha Varrier, Vidhya Unnikrishnan, Manojkumar N. Standardization and Shelf-life Evaluation of Mandukaparnisvarasabhavita Nisa Pippali (MNP) curnam - A Novel Herbal Formulation. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(10):4507-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00627
Cite(Electronic):
Sneha Varrier, Vidhya Unnikrishnan, Manojkumar N. Standardization and Shelf-life Evaluation of Mandukaparnisvarasabhavita Nisa Pippali (MNP) curnam - A Novel Herbal Formulation. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(10):4507-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00627 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-10-3
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