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'''Punarnavā Arka''' is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of roots of Boerhaavia diffusa.  
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'''Punarnava 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
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==Method of preparation==
 
==Method of preparation==
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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.
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*Place 100 g of Punarnava powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 3.5 l of Jala.
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*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.
 
*Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture<ref name="AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA"/>
 
*Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture<ref name="AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA"/>
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==Description==
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*Punarnavā Arka is a slightly milky turbid liquid.
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==Storage==
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*Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
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==Therapeutic uses==
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*Jalodara (ascites), Śotha (anasarca), Netraroga (disorders of eyes), Grāhī (Bleeding disorder)
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==Dose==
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*2-3 drops in each eye, 2/3 times a day.
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==Physico-chemical parameters==
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|Specific gravity (200)||0.999 to 1.0
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==References==
 
==References==
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[[Category:Formulations]]
 
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[[Category:Ayurvedic Medicine]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Inflammation]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Diseases of eyes]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Diarrhoea]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Bleeding disorder]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Jaundice]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Anaemia]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Chronic obstructive jaundice]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Chlorosis]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Diseases of abdomen]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Dysuria]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Increased frequency and turbidity of urine]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Hepatomegaly]]
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[[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Inflammation of uterus]]

Latest revision as of 11:58, 14 September 2018

Punarnavā Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of roots of Boerhaavia diffusa.

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

  1. ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 20.
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