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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 1.0 l of Arka. | *Place the flask on a heating mantle. Adjust the temperature control when boiling starts and continue the distillation to collect about 1.0 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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Gulaaba Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of dried petals of Rosa damascena.
Formulation composition
Method of preparation
- Take the raw material of pharmacopoeial quality and wash.
- Place 100 g of Gul¡ba petals in a round bottom standard joint flask of 3.0 l capacity. Add 1.25 l of Jala.
- Attach the proper distillation assembly with distillation and receiving heads, 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 1.0 l of Arka.
- Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.[1]
Description
- Gulaaba Arka is a hazy liquid with a pleasing odour of rose flower with sweetish to slightly bitter taste.
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 6.