Pharmaceutico-Analytical study of Karnasravahara Arka

  • Sunil Mandal Postgraduate, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
  • Govinda Sharma K Associate professor, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
  • Archana Pagad Assistant professor Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana

Abstract

Arka Kalpana is included one among the Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana in Arka Prakasha. Karnasravahara Arka was prepared adopting the standard procedures wherein 60% of yield was obtained which is in line with descriptions of authoritative books. It was clear transparent liquid with characteristic odor and taste of the ingredients Amra, Jambu, Vata and Madhuka. Its pH was 3.53 with specific gravity of 1.34 and total solid substances- 0.1. The organoleptic and physicochemical properties of Karnasravahara Arka generated in this work can be considered as preliminary standards for the formulation.

Key Words: Karnasravahara Arka, Pharmaceutico-analysis

Author Biographies

Sunil Mandal, Postgraduate, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India

Govinda Sharma K, Associate professor, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India

Archana Pagad, Assistant professor Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India

Published
2019-12-02
Issue
Vol 6 No 2 (2019): Journal of Ayurveda Physicians & Surgeons (JAPS) (EISSN 2394-6350)
Section
ORIGINAL ARTICLE-EXPERIMENTAL