Herbal Effervescent Powder For Gastritis Using Shankabhasma, Yashadbhasma, Triphala And Others.

Abstract

Gastritis is the inflammation of the mucosa of stomach. Histologically,It can be divided into two distinct categories: non-atropic and atropic. There are numerous etiological forms of gastritis, with each etiology being associated with distinct clinical symptoms and pathological characteristics. Atropic gastritis (mostly caused by long-term Helicobacter pylori infections) is a considerable risk factor causing gastric cancer (intestinal type). Many a times, Allopathic gastric medications are prescribed in combination with antibiotics. Duo to a lot of adverse effects. Anti gastric herbal medicines are a better choice. Effervescent Anti-gastric Herbal powder is a type of bulk powder containing herbal ingredients along with citric acid and sodium bicarbonate which reduces gastritis in a better way, due to its even distribution and comparatively higher bioavailability. Hence, an attempt is made to formulate a polyherbal effervescent powder for gastritisusing Shankabhasma, Yasadbhasama, Triphala, Ginger, Moringa, Pudina, Turmeric, Khajoor, Pipali, Ajamooda, Black pepper, Black salt, Sodium bicarbonate, Citric acid, and Tartaric acid. The main ingredient, Shankabhasma is a great acid neutralizer that helps in lowering hyperacid secretions in the stomach and aids in balancing acid production.Further, the formulated polyherbaleffervescent powder for gastritis, is evaluated for its organoleptic, physical  andphytochemicalparameters.

On evaluation, the prepared polyherbal effervescent Powder for Gastritis was found to be satisfactory.