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| − | '''Pañcagavya Ghṛta''' is a semi-solid preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below with | + | '''Pañcagavya Ghṛta''' is a semi-solid preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below with Ghṛta as the basic ingredient. |
==Formulation composition== | ==Formulation composition== | ||
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| − | | Gomaya svarasa|| Water extract of fresh cow dung|| 3.07 l | + | | Gomaya [[svarasa]]|| Water extract of fresh cow dung|| 3.07 l |
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| Kṣīra (Godugdha API)|| Cow’s milk|| 3.07 l | | Kṣīra (Godugdha API)|| Cow’s milk|| 3.07 l | ||
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| − | | Dadhi (Godadhi API) ||Curd from cow’s milk ||3.07 kg | + | | [[Dadhi]] (Godadhi API) ||Curd from cow’s milk ||3.07 kg |
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| Mūtra (Gomūtra) ||Urine of cow ||3.07 l | | Mūtra (Gomūtra) ||Urine of cow ||3.07 l | ||
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==Method of preparation== | ==Method of preparation== | ||
*Take all ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality. | *Take all ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality. | ||
| − | *Collect fresh cow dung and cow urine in clean seperate vessels taking care to avoid contamination. Use urine within 12 h of collection. Use cow dung with in 2 h to prepare (Gomaya svarasa). | + | *Collect fresh cow dung and cow urine in clean seperate vessels taking care to avoid contamination. Use urine within 12 h of collection. Use cow dung with in 2 h to prepare (Gomaya [[svarasa]]). |
*Mix Cow dung with equal quantity of water using gloved hands and make a homogeneous solution. | *Mix Cow dung with equal quantity of water using gloved hands and make a homogeneous solution. | ||
*Filter later with muslin cloth to obtain Gomaya svarasa. <ref name="AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA"/> | *Filter later with muslin cloth to obtain Gomaya svarasa. <ref name="AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA"/> | ||
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==Therapeutic uses== | ==Therapeutic uses== | ||
| − | *Apasmāra (Epilepsy), Jvara ( | + | *Apasmāra (Epilepsy), Jvara (Fever), Unmāda (Insanity) and Kāmalā (Jaundice). |
==Dose== | ==Dose== | ||
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[[Category:Formulations]] | [[Category:Formulations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic Medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Epilepsy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Fever]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Insanity]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Therapeutic use of Formula - Jaundice]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:53, 19 September 2018
Pañcagavya Ghṛta is a semi-solid preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below with Ghṛta as the basic ingredient.
Contents
Formulation composition
| Gomaya svarasa | Water extract of fresh cow dung | 3.07 l |
| Kṣīra (Godugdha API) | Cow’s milk | 3.07 l |
| Dadhi (Godadhi API) | Curd from cow’s milk | 3.07 kg |
| Mūtra (Gomūtra) | Urine of cow | 3.07 l |
| Havi (Goghṛta API) | Clarified butter from cow’s milk | 768 g |
Method of preparation
- Take all ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality.
- Collect fresh cow dung and cow urine in clean seperate vessels taking care to avoid contamination. Use urine within 12 h of collection. Use cow dung with in 2 h to prepare (Gomaya svarasa).
- Mix Cow dung with equal quantity of water using gloved hands and make a homogeneous solution.
- Filter later with muslin cloth to obtain Gomaya svarasa. [1]
Description
- A low melting Ghrta, light yellow in color with phenolic odour.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Apasmāra (Epilepsy), Jvara (Fever), Unmāda (Insanity) and Kāmalā (Jaundice).
Dose
- 12 g daily in divided dose.
Anupāna
- Warm milk, Warm water.
Physico-chemical parameters
| Refractive index at 400 | 1.450 to 1.455 |
| Weight per ml at 400 | 0.915 g to 0.950 g |
| Saponification value | 200 to 225 |
| Iodine value | 35 to 45 |
| Acid value | Not more than 3 |
| Peroxide value | Not more than 2 |
| Congealing point | 210 to 170 |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-1, page no 79.
