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Pudīna Arka

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Pudīna Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of areial parts of Mentha viridis.

Formulation composition

Pudīna API Mentha viridis A. Pt. 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 Pudīna powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 2.0 l capacity. Add 1.4 1 of Jala.
  • Attach the proper distillation assembly with distillation and receiving heads, 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 and continue the distillation to collect about 700 ml of Arka.
  • Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.[1]

Description

  • Pudīna Arka is a slightly turbid liquid with a pleasant mint odour; slightly bitter to taste, producing a cooling sensation.

Storage

  • Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

  • Chardi (Vomiting), Ajīrṇa (Indigestion), Udaraśūla (Abdominal pain), Agnimāndya (Impaired digestive fire).

Dose

  • 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.

Anupāna

Physico-chemical parameters

Specific gravity (200) 0.9831 to 1.0

References

  1. THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 18.