Parpaṭārka

Parpaṭa Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of whole plant of Fumaria vaillantii.

Formulation composition

Parpaṭa API	Fumaria vaillanti (= F. parviflora)	Pl.	1.0 kg
Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka	Potable Water	–	30.0 l

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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 Parpaṭa powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 3.0 l capacity. Add 3.0 1 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 2.0 l of Arka.
• Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.

Description

• Parpaṭa Arka is a slightly turbid light yellow liquid with a sweet odour.

Storage

• Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

• Jvara (fever), Tṛṣṇā (thirst), Atisāra (diarrhoea), Dāha (burning sensation).

Dose

• 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.

Anupāna

• Water.

Physico-chemical parameters

Specific gravity (200)

0.998 to 1.0,