Jaṭāmāṃsī Arka

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'Jatamaamasi Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi.

Method of preparation

• Take all ingredients 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 Jatamaamasi powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 2.5 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 1.8 l of Arka.
• Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.

Description

• Jatamaamasi Arka is a liquid having a slight turbidity with a spicy, slightly pungent and lingering bitter taste.

Storage

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

Therapeutic uses

• Agnimandya (digestive impairment), Arocaka (tastelessness), Mukhadaurgandhya (halitosis), Unmada (mania/psychosis), Apasmara (epilepsy).

Dose

• 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.