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| − | + | '''Jaṭāmāṃsī Arka''' is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi. | |
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==Formulation composition== | ==Formulation composition== | ||
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| + | | Jaṭāmāṃsī API|| [[Nardostachys jatamansi]] ||Rz. ||1.0 kg | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka|| Potable Water ||– ||25.0 l | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Method of preparation== | ==Method of preparation== | ||
*Take all ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality. | *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. | *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 | + | *Place 100 g of Jaṭāmāṃsī powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 2.5 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. | *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 1.8 l of Arka. | *Place the flask on a heating mantle. Adjust the temperature control when boiling starts and continue the distillation to collect about 1.8 l of Arka. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | * | + | *Jaṭāmāṃsī Arka is a liquid having a slight turbidity with a spicy, slightly pungent and lingering bitter taste. |
==Storage== | ==Storage== | ||
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==Therapeutic uses== | ==Therapeutic uses== | ||
| − | * | + | *Agnimāndya (Digestive impairment), Arocaka (Tastelessness), Mukhadaurgandhya (Halitosis), Unmāda (Mania/Psychosis), Apasmāra (Epilepsy). |
==Dose== | ==Dose== | ||
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[[Category:Formulations]] | [[Category:Formulations]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Digestive impairment]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Tastelessness]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Halitosis]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Mania]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Psychosis]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Epilepsy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:52, 22 September 2018
Jaṭāmāṃsī Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi.
Contents
Formulation composition
| Jaṭāmāṃsī API | Nardostachys jatamansi | Rz. | 1.0 kg |
| Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka | Potable Water | – | 25.0 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 Jaṭāmāṃsī powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 2.5 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 1.8 l of Arka.
- Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.[1]
Description
- Jaṭāmāṃsī Arka is a liquid having a slight turbidity with a spicy, slightly pungent and lingering bitter taste.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Agnimāndya (Digestive impairment), Arocaka (Tastelessness), Mukhadaurgandhya (Halitosis), Unmāda (Mania/Psychosis), Apasmāra (Epilepsy).
Dose
- 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.
Anupāna
Physico-chemical parameters
| Specific gravity (200) | 0.995 to 1.0, |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 3.
