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.
Authors and Affiliations
Shweta Paul, Karunanidhi Sharma, Parimi Suresh
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP599063
- DOI -
- Views 68
- Downloads 0
A Comprehensive Review on Antidiabetic Potential of Medicinal Plants
Diabetes mellitus is one of the common metabolic disorders acquiring around 2.8% of the world's population and is anticipated to cross 5.4% by the year 2025. India is slated to be the diabetic capital of the world, with...
A Clinical Evaluation of Lodhra Kalka with Vata Twak Kwatha in Shweta Pradara (Leucorrhoea)
Background: Shweta pradara is a common gynaecological complaint faced by the women of all ages, because of moist and sweaty genitals. Shweta pradara is one of the most common of all where women approach to hospital. A wo...
Morphological Consideration of Osseous Tissue in Ayurveda` with its Applied Aspect
The concept of tissue is highlighted under different entity like dhatu, kala, upadhatu etc. Osseous tissue or bone is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body. The matrix of bone contains abundan...
An Observational Clinical Study of Jalaukavacharana in Management of Knee Joint Pain in Various Painful Joint Disorders
INTRODUCTION Arthritis and related diseases can cause debilitating, life-changing pain in the joints. Vitiated Vata is responsible for joint pain. In some clinical conditions like Amavata(rheumatoid arthritis), Vatarakta...
A Study of Adhoshakhagata Marma with special reference to Kshipra Marma
The Marma is very important and unique concept of the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Kshipra Marma is one among the Adhoshakhagata Marma and Kalatarapranahara Marma. Depending upon the prognosis of the injury, sometimes t...