OBJECTIVE – This study aimed to evaluate the qualityandconsistency of self-prepared mother tinctures fromfourindigenous plants (Abroma augusta, Eucalyptus globulus, Ficusreligiosa, and Justicia adhatoda) by comparing themwiththeHomeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) standards. MATERIAL & METHOD – Mother tinctures were prepared, and their physicochemical properties, including alcohol content, moisture content, specific gravity, total solids, weight per ml, pH, lambda max, and HPTLC profiles, were analyzed. Significant deviations were observed in alcohol content, moisture content, and total solids between the self-preparedtinctures and HPI standards.
RESULT – Minor differences were also noted inspecificgravity and weight per ml. Lambda max values were largelyconsistent with HPI, except for Abroma augusta. pHvalueswere generally within the HPI range, with Eucalyptus globulusexhibiting a lower pH. HPTLC profiles showed no statisticallysignificant differences.
CONCLUSION – These results indicate that self-preparedmother tinctures may not consistently meet HPI qualitystandards, highlighting the need for standardized preparationprotocols to ensure quality and safety in homeopathic practices.
INTRODUCTION – This article delves into the qualityassessment of self-prepared homeopathic mother tincturesderived from indigenous plants, focusing on High-PerformanceThin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), physicochemical parameters, and Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI)standards. It begins by outlining the basic principles of
homeopathy, emphasizing the “like cures like” concept and the use of highly diluted solutions. Mother tinctures, the foundational liquids in homeopathy, are prepared through maceration or percolation, followed by dilution and potentization.
