Assessing moisture level in Shunthi (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): a comprehensive analytical evaluation
Ruhi Kotadiya1 and Satej T. Banne2
1,2Department of Dravyaguna, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University, Vadodara – 391760 (India) 1Mobile: 7984065116, Email: mruhipatel@gmail.com 2Mobile: 9099867731, Email: satej.banne@paruluniversity.ac.in
ABSTRACT
This research focuses on evaluating the moisture content of Shunthi (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), a highly valued herbal remedy renowned for its extensive health benefits. The moisture content is crucial for ensuring the stability, potency, and efficacy of herbal products, as excessive moisture can lead to chemical degradation, microbial growth, and altered physical properties. The Loss on Drying (LOD) method was employed to determine the moisture content of the crude drug sample, which was procured from M/S. PARUL AYURVED PHARMACY, LIMDA, TALUKA – WAGHODIYA, DIST. – VADODARA-391760 GUJARAT STATE, INDIA LICENCE NO. GA/1842 and analyzed in the Quality Control Lab of Parul Institute of Ayurved.