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Narikela Khanda

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StorageStore in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured glass containers; protected from light and moisture.
DefinitionNarikela Khanda is a solid Avaleha preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation Composition given below.
Ingredients
Ingredient NameScientific NamePharmacopoeia RefIpni IdPartsQuantity
Narikela APICocus nuciferaNarikela(Endosperm)666160-1Endosperm192 g
Sarpi (Goghrita API)Clarified butter from cow milkNANA–48 g
Khanda (Sharkara API)Sugar candyNANA–192 g
Narikela paya (Narikela API)Cocus nuciferaNarikela(Endosperm)666160-1Tender Coconut768 g
Dhanyaka (Dhanyaka API)Coriandrum sativumDhanyaka(Fruit)840760-1Fruit3g
Pippala APIPiper longumPippali(Fruit)682031-1Fruit3g
Payoda (Musta API)Cyperus rotundusMusta(Rhizome)305797-1Rz3g
Tuga (VaÆsalocana API)Bamboo mannaNANAS. C.3g
DvijaraNANANANANA
Shveta jaraka APICuminum cyminumSvetajiraka(Fruit)840882-1Fruit3g
Krisna jaraka APICarum carviKrsnajiraka(Fruit)839677-1Fruit3g
Tvak APICinnamomum zeylanicumTvak(Bark)1166647-2Stem bark3g
Tvalpatra APICinnamomum tamalaTvakpatra(Leaf)463718-1Leaf3g
Suksmaila APIElettaria cardamomumSuksmaila(Fruit)796556-1Seed3g
Ibhakesara (Nagakesara API)Mesua ferreaNagakesara(Stamen)428832-1Stamens3g
Physico ChemicalTotal Ash: Not more than 3.0 per cent; Appendix 2.2.3 Acid-insoluble ash: Not more than 1.0 per cent; Appendix 2.2.4 Alcohol-soluble extractive: Not less than 40 per cent; Appendix 2.2.7 Loss on drying: Not more than 8.0 per cent; Appendix 2.2.10 pH (5 % aqueous solution): 5.0 to 5.2; Appendix 3.3 Total Sugar estimated as 46 to 52 per cent; Appendix to be prepared and Reducing Sugars: added
SourceAyurvedic Pharmacopeia of India
Cautionfor storage should be taken in cases of formulations with salts; sugars and Ksaras.
DescriptionSolid brown polygonal pieces of various shapes and sizes; sweet with smell characteristic of coconut
Other RequirementsMicrobial limits: Complies with Appendix 2.4 Aflatoxins: Complies with Appendix 2.6
Dosage6 to 12 g with milk
Formulation NameNarikela Khanda
Method Take all ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality.  Wash; clean; dry the ingredients numbered 5 to 11 of the Formulation Composition; powder separately and pass through 180 nm I. S. sieve (sieve number 85) to obtain fine powder and mix them all to a homogeneous mixture.  Cut ingredient number 1 of the Formulation Composition into small pieces and grind to a paste.  Fry the paste in Ghrita maintaining the temperature between 800 to 900 till it turns brown and its typical smell emanates.  Strain Narikela paya through a muslin cloth.  Add sugar to Narikela paya and heat; maintaining the temperature between 800 and 900. After the sugar dissolves; filter the hot syrup through muslin cloth.  Add the fried paste to the syrup; heat with constant stirring; maintaining the temperature about 900 and observe the mixture for formation of soft bolus; which does not disperse in water. Stop heating and allow to cool to 500.  Add mixture of fine powders and mix thoroughly to prepare a homogeneous blend.  Spread the paste on a plate greased with Ghrita and cut into small diamond shaped pieces. Allow to cool it to room temperature.  Store in containers and pack them air-tight to protect from light and moisture.
Combined DiseasesAruci, Vami, Shula, Amlapitta, Raktapitta, Ksata, Ksaya, Daurbalya

  • 1. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Bamboo Manna (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Bamboo manna; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Quantity:3g; Part:S. C.
  • 2. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Carum Carvi (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Carum carvi; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Krsnajiraka(Fruit); Quantity:3g; Part:Fruit
  • 3. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cinnamomum Tamala (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cinnamomum tamala; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Tvakpatra(Leaf); Quantity:3g; Part:Leaf
  • 4. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cinnamomum Verum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cinnamomum zeylanicum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Tvak(Bark); Quantity:3g; Part:Stem bark
  • 5. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cinnamomum zeylanicum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Tvak(Bark); Quantity:3g; Part:Stem bark
  • 6. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cocos Nucifera (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cocus nucifera; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Narikela(Endosperm); Quantity:768 g; Part:Tender Coconut
  • 7. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Coriandrum Sativum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Coriandrum sativum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Dhanyaka(Fruit); Quantity:3g; Part:Fruit
  • 8. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cuminum Cyminum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cuminum cyminum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Svetajiraka(Fruit); Quantity:3g; Part:Fruit
  • 9. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cyperus Rotundus (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cyperus rotundus; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Musta(Rhizome); Quantity:3g; Part:Rz
  • 10. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Elettaria Cardamomum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Elettaria cardamomum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Suksmaila(Fruit); Quantity:3g; Part:Seed
  • 11. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Mesua Ferrea (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Mesua ferrea; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Nagakesara(Stamen); Quantity:3g; Part:Stamens
  • 12. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Piper Longum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Piper longum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Pippali(Fruit); Quantity:3g; Part:Fruit
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