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Kākamāci Arka
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Kākamāci Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of fruits of Solanum nigrum
Contents
Formulation composition
Kākamāci API | Solanum nigrum | Fr. | 1.0 kg |
Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka | Potable Water | – | 30.0 l |
Method of preparation
- Take the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality.
- Wash, dry and powder the ingredient number 1 of the Formulation Composition and pass through the 355 µm I. S. sieve (sieve number 44) to obtain coarse powder.
- Place 100 g of Kākamāci powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 3.0 l of Jala.
- Attach the proper distillation assembly, double surface condenser and receiving flask and enough circulating water to condense the distillate i.e. Arka.
- Place the flask on a heating mantle. Adjust the temperature control when boiling starts control and continue the distillation to collect about 2 1 of Arka.
- Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture[1]
Description
- Kākamāci Arka is a light greenish liquid with slight turbidity, taste slightly bitter.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Hṛdroga (Heart diseases), Yakṛdroga (Liver disorders), Śotha (Anasarca), Chardi (Emesis), Netraroga (Disorders of eye).
Dose
- 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.
Anupāna
Physico-chemical parameters
Specific gravity (200) | 0.998 to 1.0 |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 10.
Categories:
- Formulations
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- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Heart disease
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Diseases of liver
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Inflammation
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Emesis
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Diseases of eyes
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Piles
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Diseases of abdomen
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Anaemia
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Jaundice
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Fever