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Mustakarista

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StorageStore in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle; protect from light and moisture.
DefinitionMustakarista is a fermented liquid preparation; made with ingredients in the Formulation composition given below. It contains not more than 10 per cent; and not less than 5 per cent of alcohol that is self generated in the preparation over a period of time.
Ingredients
Ingredient NameScientific NamePharmacopoeia RefIpni IdPartsQuantity
Mustaka (Musta API)Cyperus rotundusMusta(Rhizome)305797-1Rhizome2.4 kg
Jala for decoctionWaterNANANA12.2880 l
Guda APIJaggeryGuda(-)NANA3.6 kg
Dhataka APIWoodfordia fruticosa.Dhataki(Flower)554290-1Flower192 g
Yamana (Yavana API)Trachyspermum ammiYavani(Fruit)849765-1Fruit24 g
Visvabhesaja (Shuntha API)Zingiber officinaleSunthi(Rhizome)798372-1Rhizome24 g
Marica APIPiper longumPippali(Fruit)682031-1Fruit24 g
Lavanga (Devapuspa API)Syzygium aromaticumLavanga(Flower bud)601421-1Fl. Bd.24 g
Metha APITrigonella foenum-graecumMethi(Seed)523957-1Seed24 g
Vahni (Citraka API)Plumbago zeylanicaCitraka(Root)687109-1Root24 g
Jaraka (Shveta Jaraka API)Cuminum cyminumSvetajiraka(Fruit)840882-1Fruit24 g
Physico ChemicalTotal phenolic content: Not less than 0.06 per cent w/v Appendix 5.1.1 equivalent to tannic acid; Total solids: 20 to 30 per cent w/v; Appendix 3.8 Specific gravity (at 250): 1.1 to 1.25; Appendix 3.2 p H: 3.02 to 4.5; Appendix 3.3 Reducing sugars: 30 to 45 per cent w/v; Appendix 5.1.3 Non-reducing sugars: Not more than 5 per cent w/v; Appendix 5.1.3 Alcohol content: 3.0 to 7.5 per cent v/v; Appendix 3.17 Methanol: Absent; Appendix 2.8 Other Requirements: Microbial load: Appendix 2.4 Aflatoxins: Appendix 2.7
SourceAyurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India
DescriptionClear dark brown liquid without frothing and significant sedimentation; with aromatic odour and bitter taste
Dosage15 - 30 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.
Formulation NameMustakarista
MethodTake the raw materials of Pharmacopoeial quality. Wash; dry and crush the ingredient numbered 1 (Kvatha Dravya) of the formulation composition and pass through the sieve number 44 to obtain coarse powder. Clean; dry and powder the ingredients numbered 5 to 11 (Praksepa Dravya) of the formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 85 to obtain fine powder. Add specified amount of water to the Kvatha Dravya; soak overnight; heat; reduce to one fourth and filter through muslin cloth to obtain Kvatha. Add the ingredient number 3 of the formulation composition to the Kvatha; allow to dissolve and filter through the muslin cloth. Transfer the filtrate to a clean container; add Dhataka and other finely powdered Praksepa Dravya. Seal the mouth of the container. Shift the container to the fermentation room and constantly check for the signs of completion of fermentation process. Filter the fermented material through a clean muslin cloth. Pack in air tight containers and allow for maturation.
Combined DiseasesAjarna, Agnimandya, Grahana, Visucika .
Dosage FormAsava / Arista

  • 1. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Gastroenteritis(ID:disease_node_3407) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Visucika
  • 2. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome(ID:disease_node_2675) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Ajarna
  • 3. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Malabsorption Syndromes(ID:disease_node_4952) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Grahana
  • 4. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Pyrosis(ID:disease_node_20991) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Ajarna
  • 5. 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

  • 1. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cuminum Cyminum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cuminum cyminum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Svetajiraka(Fruit); Quantity:24 g; Part:Fruit
  • 2. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cyperus Rotundus (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cyperus rotundus; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Musta(Rhizome); Quantity:2.4 kg; Part:Rhizome
  • 3. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Piper Longum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Piper longum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Pippali(Fruit); Quantity:24 g; Part:Fruit
  • 4. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Piper Nigrum (Plant) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Quantity:24 g; Part:Fruit
  • 5. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Plumbago Zeylanica (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Plumbago zeylanica; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Citraka(Root); Quantity:24 g; Part:Root
  • 6. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Syzygium Aromaticum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Syzygium aromaticum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Lavanga(Flower bud); Quantity:24 g; Part:Fl. Bd.
  • 7. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Trachyspermum Ammi (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Trachyspermum ammi; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Yavani(Fruit); Quantity:24 g; Part:Fruit
  • 8. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Trigonella Foenum-Graecum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Trigonella foenum-graecum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Methi(Seed); Quantity:24 g; Part:Seed
  • 9. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Woodfordia Fruticosa (Plant) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Quantity:192 g; Part:Flower
  • 10. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Zingiber Officinale (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Zingiber officinale; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic Formulary of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Sunthi(Rhizome); Quantity:24 g; Part:Rhizome