Abhayāriṣṭa

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Abhayaarishta is a fermented liquid preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below. It contains not more than 10 per cent, and not less than 5 per cent of alcohol that is self generated in the preparation over a period of time.

Method of preparation

• Take the raw material of pharmacopoeial quality.
• Wash, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 1 and 3 (Kvaatha Dravya) of the formulation composition and pass through the sieve number 44 to obtain coarse powder. Wash and clean the ingredient numbered 2 and 4 (Kvaatha Dravya) of the formulation composition.
• Clean, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 7 to 16 (PrakÀepa Dravya) of the formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 85 to obtain fine powder.
• Add specified amount of water to the Kvaatha Dravya, soak overnight, heat, reduce to one fourth and filter through muslin cloth to obtain Kvaatha.

Description

• Clear dark brown liquid without frothing and significant sedimentation; with aromatic odour and bitter taste.

Storage

• Store in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle, protect from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

• Arsta (piles), Udara (diseases of abdomen), Mitravibandha (retention of urine), Agnimandya (digestive impairment); Varcovibandha (constipation).

Dose

• 15 – 30 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.

Physico-chemical parameters

Total phenolic content	0.2 to 0.3 per cent
Total solids	Not less than 17.5 per cent
Specific gravity (at 25º)	1.01 to 1.12
pH	3.6 to 4.2
Reducing sugars	Not less than 9.50 per cent
Non-reducing sugars	Not more than 0.40 per cent
Alcohol content	6.5 to 10 per cent
Methanol	Absent