Nīloḍupuṣpārka

Neelodhapushpa Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of whole plant of Borago officinalis.

Formulation composition

N¢lo·upuÀpa (API)	Borago officinalis	Pl.	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 355 µm I. S. sieve (sieve number 44) to obtain coarse powder.
• Place 100 g of Neelodhapushpa powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 3.0 l capacity. Add 2.0 l 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 1.5 l of Arka.
• Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.

Description

• Neelodhapushpa Arka is a slightly turbid pale liquid with a slightly spicy and sour taste.

Storage

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

Therapeutic uses

• Kapharoga (diseases due to vitiation of Kapha Dosha), Kasa (cough), shvsa (dyspnoea/asthma), Kantaroga (throat diseases).

Dose

• 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.

Physico-chemical parameters

Specific gravity (200)

0.998 to1.0