Study on Yavani Arka Prepared by following Three Different References
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Arka kalpana is an important dosage form in Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicines, also used in other medicinal systems. Soaked drug with specific amount of water is placed in simple distillation assembly and the obtained distillate is considered as Arka. Ratio of drug, water and distillate varies according to drug by drug or in various texts. Yavani or Ajawain is very common herb, has important place in Indian kitchen spices. In scientific world it is known as Trachyspermum ammi. It is used to enhance the taste or interest in the food, for proper digestion, increase digestive fire and very commonly used as home remedy to cure common abdominal problems i.e. indigestion, stomachache etc. Various properties, indications and method of preparation are described in Ayurveda and Unani classical texts. Ratio of water, drug and Arka (distillate) is different in texts. An attempt has been made to evaluate the method and final product, among three samples prepared by following references of Arka Prakasha (AP), Ayurveda Formulary of India (AFI) and National formulary of Unani medicine (NFUM). Maximum yield was obtained by the method of AFI. The method of NFUM was looked well, where sufficient yield was obtained and after reviewing the characters, was looking better to extract the maximum amount of volatile oil or active constituents into the final produce. The Arka obtained by method of AP was very less in amount, but was very concentrated and strong in taste and odour, it may have highest potency.
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Shweta Paul, Karunanidhi Sharma, Parimi Suresh
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