COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
TITLE
Process for formulation of herbal liniment/ oil for topical application
Statement of Inventor:
The invention relates to novel processes to formulate herbal based liniment/oil
(Birsol) for topical application. The synergistic properties comprises with powder of
rhizome and roots of Lygodium flexuosum, powders of root bark and leaves of Calotropis
spp., seeds of Datura spp., leaves of Piper betel, Eucalyptus oil, Turpentine oil of Pinus
spp. and in a base of mustard oil are present in the formulation of liniment/oil. The
topical application of liniment/oil is highly effective in chronic joint pains and
inflammation.
Background of the Invention with regard to Prior art
Most of the marketed ointment /oil or liniment and balm provide temporarily
relief in pain when topically applied. But after 2-3 hours the pains again starts. Therefore,
person suffering from joint pain or any causes takes pain killer or analgesic tablets orally.
Sometimes more uses of analgesic are harmful to health. In Ayurveda, there are many
products are available. Although, in the invention comparisons have not been provided
regarding activity with marketed products due to their large numbers. The Eucalyptus oil1
and Turpentine oil2-3 is used externally in pain. However, the chronic joint pain is not
relieved. In the present invention, when the root bark and leaves of Calotropis spp., seeds
of Datura metel., leaves of Piper betel mixed and processed as admixture in oil of
Eucalyptus and Turpentine shows synergistic effect in chronic pain and relief of sign and
symptoms in chronic pain. But, the present formulation prepared after the invented
process and novel ratio of ingredients as novel mixture have potent effect and long term
relief. References have been provided in Dravyaguna of Ayurveda that Calotropis
procera and Calotropis gigantea is 'Ark' and the poultice of warm leaves are used for
relief in pain. It contains calotropin and other chemical constituents. It has also been
mentioned in the text of ayurveda that Datura metel. known as 'Dhatur' and useful for
pain when their ingredients externally applied. Alkaloid like atropine and hyoscyamine
are present in the seeds of plant. Reference is also available about Piper betel known as
'Tambul' in ayurveda and useful in pain when applied externally. There are a large
number of information are available in the text of Ayurveda4 in websites regarding
different uses of selected ingredients for formulation. The turpentine oil extracted from
Pinus roxburghii known as 'Gandhbiroja' are also used externally for pain relief. The
external application of Eucalyptus oil is useful in pain, however it has multiple uses. It
has been also patented in US patent 4251383 for soap and detergent cleaning composition
as containing in Eucalyptus oil; while patent WO/2008/011699 is for Eucalyptus oil
based fungicide. Reference 5 is also available that rhizome and roots of Lygodium
flexuosum are useful in rheumatism when applied externally.The colorant used in the
formulation is the powder of root barks of 'Ratanjot' (Arnebia spp.) which also utilizes to
colors for food stuffs and hence it is safe.

But, best of my knowledge and search there are not any process or products or
patents are available where the above selected ingredients are present in single
formulation. Therefore, the present invention comprises with novel composition of
selected plant ingredients with a novel process of formulation (Birsol) to enhance the
efficacy and relief in chronic pain in topical application.
Reference cited:
1. http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Eucalyptus_oil
2. http.//www.primaryinfo. com/projects/pine-oil. htm
3. http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Turpentine

4. Shrama.P.V.1998; Dravyaguna Vigyan, vol.11, Chaukhamba Bharti Academy,
Varanasi.
5. Chopra, R.N., Nayar,S.L. and Chopra, I. C, 1956, Glossary of Indian Medicinal
Plants, CSIR, New Delhi, p. 158.
Object of the Invention
The primary object of the invention is to invent process to formulation of liniment/oil
(Birsol) and development of product which includes the selected composition of powder
of rhizome and roots of Lygodium flexuosum, powders of root bark and leaves of
Calotropis spp., seeds of Datura spp., leaves of Piper betel, Eucalyptus oil, Turpentine
oil and in a base of mustard oil in novel composition and process.
Another important objective is to invent the steps and processes as methods of
preparation of formulation to perform improvement of activity due to synergistic.
Yet another objective is to invent novel composition with novel inventive steps.
Another objective is to prepare aromatic liniment/oil (Birsol).
Still another objective is to select the ingredients have no irritation in skin and useful for
skin ailments in topical application.
Yet another objective is to take maximum advantage of ingredients selected for
formulation through novel process.
Summary of Invention
The invention relates to novel processes to formulate herbal based liniment/oil
(Birsol) for topical application. The synergistic properties comprises with powder of
rhizome and roots of Lygodium flexuosum, powders of root bark and leaves of Calotropis
spp., seeds of Datura spp., leaves of Piper betel, Eucalyptus oil, Turpentine oil of Pinus
spp. and in a base of mustard oil are present in the formulation of liniment/oil. The
topical application of liniment/oil is highly effective in chronic condition of joint pains
and inflammation.

4. DESCRIPTION (Description shall start from next page)
The present invention provides a novel process towards synergistic properties comprises
with powder of rhizome and roots of Lygodium flexuosum, powders of root bark and
leaves of Calotropis spp., seeds of Datura spp., leaves of Piper betel, Eucalyptus oil and
Turpentine oil.
In an embodiment of the present invention a base of mustard oil are present in the
formulation of liniment/oil (Birsol) and percentage of processed coarsely powders of
rhizome and roots of Lygodium flexuosum (10- 16%), roots bark (11-15%) and leaves of
Calotropis spp. (5%), seeds of Datura metel. (9-12%) and leaves of Piper betel (15-
20%).
In another embodiment the ratio of Turpentine oil and Eucalyptus oil is 6:4 (v/v) in
addition to above processed ingredients while powder of root barks of 'Ratnjot'(Araebia
spp.) less than 0.5% (w/v) used in the formulation as herbal colorant.
Yet, another embodiment, the presence of 50-68% herbal ingredient in powder form of
leaves, seeds, roots and rhizome which used in process in mustard oil base.
In another embodiment, the reference as cited in background of the Invention with
regard to prior art shows that the selected ingredients like rhizome and roots of Lygodium
flexuosum, roots bark and leaves of Calotropis spp., seeds of Datura metel, leaves of
Piper betel, mustard oil, Eucalyptus oil and Turpentine oil are useful for skin and their
ailments also.
Yet, in another embodiment, the formulation (Birsol) is only for topical application and
not any application in open wound, eyes, nose and ear etc. and strictly not for oral taking
or any internal use
The present invention provides process in different inventive steps has significant effect
and provide relief in chronic pain and inflammation in topical application. The said
process comprising in the steps are as follow:
a) Wash the collected fresh herbal materials of rhizome and roots of Lygodium
flexuosum, root bark and leaves of Calotropis spp., seeds of Datura metel in
running or fresh water for removal of dust particle etc.
b) Preparation of herbal materials of step (a) in small pieces.
c) Spread the material of step (b) in blotting paper sheets.
d) For moist free, the materials of step (c) keeping in shade for 2-3 days.
e) Crushing the materials of step (d) and preparation of coarsely root powder 10-16
% (w/v) of Lygodium flexuosum and boiling/heating in mustard oil in 80-90° C in
steel pot up to stop of bubbling. Kept the hot preparation in closed steel container
for 10 hours.
f) Filtering of preparation of step (e), calculated/measured the evaporated mustard

oil and added the requisite quantity whatever necessary and mixed with crushed
fine seed powder of Datura metel 9-12 % (w/v) including 0.7 % powder of root
barks of Arnebia spp. as colorant of formulation
g) Boiling/heating the mixture of step (f) in 75-80 ° C in steel pot up to stop of
bubbling and allow cooling for 2 hours in steel container,
h) Filtering of preparation of step (g), calculated/measured the evaporated mustard
oil and adding the requisite quantity whatever necessary and mixing coarsely
powder of leaves of 5% Calotropis spp. (w/v) in steel pot.
i) Boiling/heating in 70-75 ° C the materials of step (h) in steel pot up to stop of
bubbling and left 6-7 hours to cool,
j) Filtering the preparation of step (i), calculated/measured the evaporated mustard
oil and adding the requisite quantity whatever necessary and added 11- 15%
coarsely powder of roots bark of Calotropis spp. (w/v) in steel pot.
k) Boiling/heating in 75 ° C the preparation of step (j) in steel pot up to stop of
bubbling and left only 1 hour.
1) Filtering the preparation of step (k) and mixing of moist free 15-20 % coarsely
powder of leaves of Piper betel, (w/v) and calculated/measured the evaporated
mustard oil and added the requisite quantity whatever necessary,
m) Boiling/heating in 70 ° C preparation of step (1) in steel pot up to stop of bubbling
and left for cooling,
n) Filtering of cooled preparation of step (m) and storing in steel container,
o) Quantification of herbal ingredients are 50-68% (w/v) present in formulated
preparation in mustard and mixing the mixture ratio of 6:4 of Turpentine oil and
Eucalyptus oil 50-32 % (v/v) and mixing in processed preparation of step (n) to
obtain liniment/oil (Birsol).

* The topical application twice daily in the morning and evening for a period of 7 days
shows potent action in the age group of 16-70 years irrespective of sex, religion,
education etc. and suffering from chronic inflammatory joint pain. The formulation has
been evaluated based on the principals and methodologies of Ayurveda due to the
ingredients used in the process are used traditionally in different Ayurvedic medicines as
medicinal plants and a large number of data is available regarding their safe uses. It has
been found in the evaluation that there is not any irritation to the skin on topical
application.
Application/Advantages/Utility of the present invention
1. The process for formulation of this invented liniment has potent action for the
relief of chronic inflammatory joint pain.
2. The liniment/oil is herbal based and safe.
3. The composition comprises in the liniment has novelty.
4. There is no irritation in to the skin on topical application.

5. CLAIMS
I Claim
1. The present invention provides a novel process with novel steps and composition for
synergistic properties comprises in a base of mustard oil with coarsely powder of rhizome
and roots of Lygodium flexuosum, root bark and leaves of Calotropis spp., seeds of
Datura spp., leaves of Piper betel, Eucalyptus oil and Turpentine oil for formulation of
liniment/oil (Birsol) for relief from chronic joint inflammatory pain.
2. The present invention provides novel processes in different inventive steps for
formulation of liniment/oil has significant effect and provide relief in chronic joint pain
and inflammation in topical application as claimed in claim 1. The said process
comprising in the steps are as follow:
a) Wash the collected fresh herbal materials of rhizome and roots of Lygodium
flexuosum, root bark and leaves of Calotropis spp., seeds of Datura metel in
running or fresh water for removal of dust particle etc.
b) Preparation of herbal materials of step (a) in small pieces.
c) Spread the material of step (b) in blotting paper sheets.
d) For moist free, the materials of step (c) keeping in shade for 2-3 days.
e) Crushing the materials of step (d) and preparation of coarsely root powder 10-16
% (w/v) of Lygodium flexuosum and boiling/heating in mustard oil in 80-90° C in
steel pot up to stop of bubbling. Kept the hot preparation in closed steel container
for 10 hours.
f) Filtering of preparation of step (e), calculated/measured the evaporated mustard
oil and added the requisite quantity whatever necessary and mixed with crushed
fine seed powder of Datura metel 9-12 % (w/v) including 0.7 % powder of root
barks of Arnebia spp. as colorant of formulation.
g) Boiling/heating the mixture of step (f) in 75-80 ° C in steel pot up to stop of
bubbling and allow cooling for 2 hours in steel container.
h) Filtering of preparation of step (g), calculated/measured the evaporated mustard
oil and adding the requisite quantity whatever necessary and mixing coarsely
powder of leaves of 5% Calotropis spp. (w/v) in steel pot.
i) Boiling/heating in 70-75 ° C the materials of step (h) in steel pot up to stop of
bubbling and left 6-7 hours to cool.
j) Filtering the preparation of step (i), calculated/measured the evaporated mustard
oil and adding the requisite quantity whatever necessary and added 11- 15%
coarsely powder of roots bark of Calotropis spp. (w/v) in steel pot.
k) Boiling/heating in 75 ° C the preparation of step (j) in steel pot up to stop of
bubbling and left only 1 hour.
1) Filtering the preparation of step (k) and mixing of moist free 15-20 % coarsely
powder of leaves of Piper betel, (w/v) and calculated/measured the evaporated
mustard oil and added the requisite quantity whatever necessary.
m) Boiling/heating in 70 ° C preparation of step (1) in steel pot up to stop of bubbling
and left for cooling.

n) Filtering of cooled preparation of step (m) and storing in steel container.
o) Quantification of herbal ingredients are 50-68% (w/v) present in formulated
preparation in mustard and mixing the mixture ratio of 6:4 of Turpentine oil and
Eucalyptus oil 50-32 % (v/v) and mixing in processed preparation of step (n) to
obtain liniment/oil.
3. The process claimed in claim 1 and 2 wherein the ingredients used rhizome and roots of
Lygodium flexuosum, root bark and leaves of Calotropis spp., seeds of Datura spp.,
leaves of Piper betel are moist free coarsely powder.
4. The process for formulation of invented liniment/oil claimed in claim 2 wherein a base
of mustard oil and processed with their percentage as rhizome and roots of Lygodium
flexuosum (10- 16%), roots bark (11-15%) and leaves of Calotropis spp. (5%), seeds of
Datura metel. (9-12% including 0.5% roots barks of Arnebia spp.) and leaves of Piper
betel (15-20%).
5. The presence of herbal ingredient in process claimed in claim 2 wherein 50-68%
leaves, seeds, roots and rhizome used in process in mustard oil base.
6. The composition ratio of Turpentine oil and Eucalyptus oil (6:4) claimed in claim 2
wherein, calculated after completion of step (n) and added (v/v).
7. The formulation claimed in claimed in claim 1 and 2 provide relief in chronic
inflammatory joint pain when applied twice a daily as claimed in claim 1.
9. The invention claimed in claim 1 and 2 for formulation of liniment/oil for topical
application has no irritation in skin.
10. The composition and use of herbal ingredients claimed and used in claim 1 and 2
wherein the most of the ingredients are reported useful for the skin in topical
application in published literature and websites. However, the formulation (Birsol) is
only for topical application and not for any application in open wound, eyes, nose and
ear and strictly not for oral taking or any internal use.
10. A name coined 'Birsol' for the formulation as claimed in claim 1.

The invention relates to novel processes to formulate herbal based
liniment/oil for topical application.The synergistic properties comprises with powder of
rhizome and roots of Lygodium flexuosum, powders of root bark and leaves of Calotropis
spp., seeds of Datura spp., leaves of Piper betel, Eucalyptus oil, Turpentine oil of Pinus
spp. and in a base of mustard oil are present in the formulation of liniment/oil. The
topical application of liniment/oil is highly effective in chronic condition of joint pains
and inflammation.