• SADA AKHTAR
• Dr. ABDUR RAUF
• SUMBUL REHMAN
• MOHAMMAD ZAKIR SIDDIQUI

Abstract The study was aimed to evaluate physicochemical and safety parameters of the Unani drug Abhal (Juniperus communis) in order to ensure its identity, purity and safety of the drug. The plant is being potentially used as diuretic, antidiarrhoeal, anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic and used in the treatment of various disorders. The physicochemical parameters helped in the identification. Phytochemical analysis showed the presence of secondary metabolites and the result of safety study revealed the presence of heavy metal, Lead (Pb) within the permissible limit as per WHO guidelines while aflatoxins, pesticides residue and microbial load were found absent in the test drug. So it could be said that the drug is free from toxicity and can be used safely.

Standardization, Safety study, Abhal, Juniperus communis.

"Standardization and Safety Study of an important Diuretic Unani Drug Abhal (Juniperous communis)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no.533-547, January-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1901670.pdf

"Standardization and Safety Study of an important Diuretic Unani Drug Abhal (Juniperous communis)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no. pp533-547, January-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1901670.pdf