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| − | ''' | + | '''Punarnavā Arka''' is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of roots of Boerhaavia diffusa. |
==Formulation composition== | ==Formulation composition== | ||
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| − | | | + | | Punarnavā (Rakta Punarnav¡ API)|| Boerhaavia diffusa|| Rt.|| 1.0 kg |
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| Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka|| Potable Water|| – ||35.0 l | | Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka|| Potable Water|| – ||35.0 l | ||
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*Wash, dry and powder the ingredient number 1 of the Formulation Composition and pass | *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. | through the 355 µm I. S. sieve (sieve number 44) to obtain coarse powder. | ||
| − | *Place 100 g of | + | *Place 100 g of 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. | *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. | *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. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | * | + | *Punarnavā Arka is a slightly milky turbid liquid. |
==Storage== | ==Storage== | ||
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==Therapeutic uses== | ==Therapeutic uses== | ||
| − | *Jalodara (ascites), | + | *Jalodara (ascites), Śotha (anasarca), Netraroga (disorders of eyes), Grāhī (Bleeding disorder) |
==Dose== | ==Dose== | ||
Revision as of 11:58, 14 September 2018
Punarnavā Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of roots of Boerhaavia diffusa.
Contents
Formulation composition
| Punarnavā (Rakta Punarnav¡ API) | Boerhaavia diffusa | Rt. | 1.0 kg |
| Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka | Potable Water | – | 35.0 l |
Method of preparation
- Take all ingredients 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 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.
- Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture[1]
Description
- Punarnavā Arka is a slightly milky turbid liquid.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Jalodara (ascites), Śotha (anasarca), Netraroga (disorders of eyes), Grāhī (Bleeding disorder)
Dose
- 2-3 drops in each eye, 2/3 times a day.
Physico-chemical parameters
| Specific gravity (200) | 0.999 to 1.0 |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 20.
Categories:
- Formulations
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- Therapeutic use of Formula - Bleeding disorder
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Jaundice
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Anaemia
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Chronic obstructive jaundice
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Chlorosis
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Diseases of abdomen
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Dysuria
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Increased frequency and turbidity of urine
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Hepatomegaly
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Crystitis
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Inflammation of uterus
