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Jatamamsi Arka

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StorageStore in a cool place in tightly closed containers; protected from light and moisture.
DefinitionJatamaÆsa Arka is a liquid preparation obtained by hydro-distillation of rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi.
Ingredients
Ingredient NameScientific NamePharmacopoeia RefIpni IdPartsQuantity
JatamaÆsa APINardostachys jatamansiJatamamsi(Rhizome)859418-1Rhizome1.0 kg
Jala API for soaking and forPotable WaterJala(-)NA25.0 l
Physico ChemicalSpecific gravity (200): 0.995 to 1.0; Appendix 3.2 ASSAY: JatamaÆsa Arka contains 0.04 to 0.06 per cent v/v of essential oil; determined for a well stirred quantity of not less than 2.0 l. (Appendix2.2.11).
SourceAyurvedic Pharmacopeia of India
DescriptionJatamaÆsa Arka is a liquid having a slight turbidity with a spicy; slightly pungent and lingering bitter taste.
Other RequirementsMicrobial limits: Complies with Appendix 2.4 Aflatoxins: Complies with Appendix 2.6
Dosage10 to 20 ml per day in divided doses
Formulation NameJatamamsi Arka
Method Take all ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality.  Wash; dry and powder the ingredient number 1 of the Formulation Composition and pass through the 355 nm I. S. sieve (sieve number 44) to obtain coarse powder.  Place 100 g of JatamaÆsa powder in a round bottom standard joint flask of 5.0 l capacity. Add 2.5 l of Jala.  Attach the proper distillation assembly with 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 1.8 l of Arka.  Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.
Combined DiseasesAgnimandya, Arocaka, Mukhadaurgandhya, Unmada, Apasmara

  • 1. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Mania(ID:disease_node_631) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Unmada
  • 2. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Hallucination(ID:disease_node_21115) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Unmada
  • 3. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Dyspepsia(ID:disease_node_2674) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Agnimandya
  • 4. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Halitosis(ID:disease_node_3644) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Mukhadaurgandhya
  • 5. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Anorexia(ID:disease_node_1259;disease_node_21450) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Arocaka
  • 6. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Epilepsy(ID:disease_node_2976) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Apasmara

  • 1. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Nardostachys Jatamansi (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Nardostachys jatamansi; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Jatamamsi(Rhizome); Quantity:1.0 kg; Part:Rhizome