Physicochemical optimization and nutritional assessment of Balachaturbhadrika Sharkara prepared using different sweetening agents

Abstract

Introduction: Baalchaturbhadra churna is a customary utilized formulation in children described by Acharya
Chakradatta in Jwaratisara having four ingredients, namely, Ghana (Cyperusrotundus), Krishna (Piper longum),
Aruna (Aconitum heterophyllum), and Shringi (Pistaciaintegerrima). It is very difficult to administer bitter drugs
to children; hence, Baalchaturbhadra Sharkara was formulated. Material and Methods: After authentication
of raw material using different analytical parameters including thin layer chromatography (TLC), four samples
of Balachaturbhadrika Sharkara with divergent sweetening mediums, namely, Sugar (BCS1), Jaggery (BCS2),
Honey (BCS3), and Stevia (BCS4) were prepared and analyzed on various physicochemical and phytochemical
parameters as well as nutritional value.