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| − | + | '''Brāhmī Arka''' is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of whole plant of Bacopa monnieri | |
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==Formulation composition== | ==Formulation composition== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| + | |1 Brāhmī API|| [[Bacopa monnieri]]|| Pl.|| 1.0 kg | ||
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| + | |2 Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka|| Potable Water |||| 30.0 l | ||
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==Method of preparation== | ==Method of preparation== | ||
*Take the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality. | *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 number44) 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 number44) to obtain coarse powder. | ||
| − | *Place 100 g of | + | *Place 100 g of Brāhmī powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 3.0 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== | ||
| − | * | + | *Brāhmī Arka is a turbid pale yellow liquid with a faint odour and slightly astringent taste. |
==Storage== | ==Storage== | ||
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==Therapeutic uses== | ==Therapeutic uses== | ||
| − | * | + | *Buddhimandatā (Mental retardation), Smṛtibhrama (Impaired memory). |
==Dose== | ==Dose== | ||
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==Anupāna== | ==Anupāna== | ||
*Water. | *Water. | ||
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| + | ==Physico-chemical parameters== | ||
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| + | |Specific gravity (200)|| 0.998 to 1.0 | ||
| + | |} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Formulations]] | [[Category:Formulations]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic Medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Mental retardation]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Impaired memory]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:34, 22 September 2018
Brāhmī Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of whole plant of Bacopa monnieri
Contents
Formulation composition
| 1 Brāhmī API | Bacopa monnieri | Pl. | 1.0 kg |
| 2 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 the 355 µm I. S. sieve (sieve number44) to obtain coarse powder.
- Place 100 g of Brāhmī powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 3.0 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
- Brāhmī Arka is a turbid pale yellow liquid with a faint odour and slightly astringent taste.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Buddhimandatā (Mental retardation), Smṛtibhrama (Impaired memory).
Dose
- 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.
Anupāna
- Water.
Physico-chemical parameters
| Specific gravity (200) | 0.998 to 1.0 |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 4.
