Gulāba arka

Gulāba arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of dried petals of Rosa damascena.

Formulation composition

Gulāba (API)	Rosa damascena	Dry petals	1.0 kg
Jala API for soaking and for Preparation of Arka	Potable Water	–	12.5 l

Method of preparation

• Take the raw material of pharmacopoeial quality and wash.
• Place 100 g of Gulāba petals in a round bottom standard joint flask of 3.0 l capacity. Add 1.25 l 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 1.0 l of Arka.
• Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.

Description

• Gulaaba Arka is a hazy liquid with a pleasing odour of rose flower with sweetish to slightly bitter taste.

Storage

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

Therapeutic uses

• Dāha (burning sensation), Tṛṣṇā (thirst), Hṛllāsa (nausea), Netraroga (eye diseases).

Dose

• 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.

Physico-chemical parameters

Specific gravity (200)

1.0