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Nīloḍupuṣpārka
Neelodhapushpa Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of whole plant of Borago officinalis.
Contents
Formulation composition
| N¢lo·upuÀpa (API) | Borago officinalis | Pl. | 1.0 kg |
| 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 355 µm I. S. sieve (sieve number 44) to obtain coarse powder.
- Place 100 g of Neelodhapushpa powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 3.0 l capacity. Add 2.0 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 1.5 l of Arka.
- Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.[1]
Description
- Neelodhapushpa Arka is a slightly turbid pale liquid with a slightly spicy and sour taste.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Kapharoga (diseases due to vitiation of Kapha Dosha), Kasa (cough), shvsa (dyspnoea/asthma), Kantaroga (throat diseases).
Dose
- 10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses.
Anupāna
Physico-chemical parameters
| Specific gravity (200) | 0.998 to1.0 |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 14.
