Abstract
Background: Latest scientific techniques like heavy metal content, microbial load estimation and pesticide residues are essential for fulfilling WHO guidelines for herbal drug formulations like Ghrita.
Methods: In the present study, formulated Ghrita sample was selected for estimation of heavy metals as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), microbial load and pesticide residues.
Results: The heavy metals, microbial load and pesticide residues study of the formulated Ghrita follow the standard parameters.
Conclusions: This study can be helpful for the future research regarding establishment of safety profile and therapeutic efficacy of Ghrita formulations.
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