Preparation and Standardization of 'Itrifal Sanaie' - An Unani Formulation

Itrifal Sanaie is a Unani formulation used for the treatment of constipation. The ingredients of this are Terminalia chebula, T. bellerica, Emblica officinalis, Cassia angustifolia, ghee and honey. The formulation was prepared in triplicate as per the procedure mentioned in Bayaz-e-Kabeer, a standard book for the preparation of Unani formulations. The drug powders collected have been checked and confirmed for individual standards prior to the preparation. The formulation was evaluated for organoleptic characters, total ash, acid insoluble ash, alcohol extractive value, water extractive value, total tannins, gallic acid content and fingerprinting of sennosides.