Brāhmī arka

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Braahmi Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of whole plant of Bacopa monnieri

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 Braahmi 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.

Description

• Braahmi 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

• Buddhimandata (mental retardation), Smrtibhrama (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