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*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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Braahmi Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of whole plant of Bacopa monnieri
Formulation composition
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 Braahmi 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
- Braahmi Arka is a turbid pale yellow liquid with a faint odour and slightly astringent taste.
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 4.
