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Munditika Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of flowers of Sphaeranthus indicus.
Contents
Formulation composition
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 Mu¸·¢tik¡ powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 3.5 l of Jala.
- Attach the proper distillation assembly with 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.
- Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.[1]
Description
- Munditika Arka is a slightly turbid dark brownish liquid.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Pliharti (splenic disorders), Meha (increased frequency and turbidity of urine), Vatarti (disorders due to vitiation of Vata dosha), Tvakroga (skin diseases), Arushaka (dandroff).
Dose
- 10 to 20 ml per day in divided dose.
Anupāna
Physico-chemical parameters
| Specific gravity (200) | 0.998 to1.0 |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 12.
