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| − | ''' | + | '''Gulāba arka''' is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of dried petals of Rosa damascena. |
==Formulation composition== | ==Formulation composition== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | | | + | | Gulāba (API) ||Rosa damascena|| Dry petals ||1.0 kg |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Jala API for soaking and for Preparation of || | + | | Jala API for soaking and for Preparation of Arka|| Potable Water|| – ||12.5 l |
|} | |} | ||
==Method of preparation== | ==Method of preparation== | ||
*Take the raw material of pharmacopoeial quality and wash. | *Take the raw material of pharmacopoeial quality and wash. | ||
| − | *Place 100 g of | + | *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. | *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. | *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. | ||
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==Therapeutic uses== | ==Therapeutic uses== | ||
| − | * | + | *Dāha (burning sensation), Tṛṣṇā (thirst), Hṛllāsa (nausea), Netraroga (eye diseases). |
==Dose== | ==Dose== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:20, 14 September 2018
Gulāba arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of dried petals of Rosa damascena.
Contents
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.[1]
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.
Anupāna
Physico-chemical parameters
| Specific gravity (200) | 1.0 |
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-III, page no 6.
Categories:
- Formulations
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- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Burning sensation
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Thirst
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Nausea
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Conjunctivitis
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Burning sensation in eyes
- Therapeutic use of Formula - Complexion promotor
