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Brāhmī arka
Brāhmī Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of whole plant of Bacopa monnieri
Contents
Formulation composition
| 1 Brāhmī API | Bacopa monnieri | Pl. | 1.0 kg |
| 2 Jala API for soaking and for preparation of Arka | Potable Water | 30.0 l |
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 Brāhmī 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
- Brāhmī Arka is a turbid pale yellow liquid with a faint odour and slightly astringent taste.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Buddhimandatā (Mental retardation), Smṛtibhrama (Impaired memory).
Dose
- 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.
Anupāna
- Water.
Physico-chemical parameters
| Specific gravity (200) | 0.998 to 1.0 |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 4.
