Steps of Herbal Drugs Standardization Used In Preparation of Kshara Sutra (Ayurvedic Medicated Thread)

Standardization of drugs suggests confirmation of its identity and determination of its quality and purity. Sushruta describes several plants in which which Kshara is found as key ingredient used in Kshara-sutra (alkaline medicated thread) preparation. Kshara Sutra therapy is very effective in treatment of Ano-rectal diseases like Arsha, Bhagandara and Nadivrana etc. Standardization of herbal drugs can be done based on their active principles, physio-chemical properties, phyto-chemical properties, In-vitro, and In-vivo parameters.