RP-HPLC METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND ITS VALIDATION FOR EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL FORMULATION

Curcumin and embelin, which are the active constituents of Haridra and Vidanga, respectively, were used as marker compounds for developing a simple, accurate, precise and robust RP-HPLC method for simultaneous estimation from Talekt capsule. It is a polyherbal formulation used for enhancing the immune response to dermal infections and also for treating skin disorders. The mobile phase of methanol: 1% ortho phosphoric acid in water in the ratio of 90:10 V/V was used for separation. Retention time of curcumin and embelin were found to be 2.77 ± 0.2 minutes and 7.77 ± 0.2 minutes, respectively. The developed method was validated as per ICH Q2 (R1) guidelines.