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'''Punarnava Punarnavā Arka''' is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of roots of Boerhaavia diffusa.
==Formulation composition==
{| class="wikitable"
| Punarnav¡ Punarnavā (Rakta Punarnav¡ API)|| Boerhaavia diffusa|| Rt.|| 1.0 kg
|-
| Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka|| Potable Water|| – ||35.0 l
*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 Punarnava Punarnavā powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 3.5 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 and continue the distillation to collect about 2.0 l of Arka.
==Description==
*Punarnava Punarnavā Arka is a slightly milky turbid liquid.
==Storage==
==Therapeutic uses==
*Jalodara (ascites), áotha Śotha (anasarca), Netraroga (disorders of eyes)., Grāhī (Bleeding disorder)
==Dose==
