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Revision as of 12:19, 9 August 2018

Yavaani Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of fruits of Trachyspermum ammi.
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 number 44) to obtain coarse powder.
- Place 100 g of Yavaani powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 2.0 l capacity. Add 1.2 l of Jala.
- Attach the proper distillation assembly with 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 700 ml of Arka.
- Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.[1]
Description
- Yavaani Arka is a colourless slightly cloudy liquid with the characteristic odour of Yavaani with a bitter burning taste
References
- Jump up ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 24.