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Usirasava

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StorageStore in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle; protect from light and moisture.
Physico ChemicalTotal phenolic content: 0.036 to 0.51 per cent w/v Appendix 5.1.1 equivalent to tannic acid; Total solids: Not less than 7.00 per cent w/v; Appendix 3.8 Specific gravity (at 250): 1.02 to 1.15; Appendix 3.2 p H: 3.5 to 4.5; Appendix 3.3 Reducing sugars: Not less than 5.00 per cent w/v; Appendix 5.1.3 Non-reducing sugars: Not more than 0.65 per cent w/v; Appendix 5.1.3 Alcohol content: 4 to 9 per cent v/v; Appendix 3.17 Methanol: Absent; Appendix 2.8 Assay: Contains not less than 0.1 to 0.5 per cent w/v of gallic acid when assayed by the following method: Estimation of gallic acid : Apply 1.0 to 8.0 nl of (5 data point) gallic acid solution prepared under Thin layer chromatography on TLC plate and develop the plate to a distance of 8 cm using toluene: ethyl acetate: acetic acid (5 : 4 : 1) as mobile phase. Derivatise the plate with Natural product reagent and dry in a current of cold air and scan in the TLC scanner at a wavelength of 366 nm. Note the peak areas under curve for the peak corresponding to gallic acid and prepare the calibration curve by plotting peak area vs. concentration of gallic acid. Process vacuum-dried 50 ml of the formulation under thin layer chromatography. Apply 5 nl of the test solution on TLC plate. Develop; dry and scan the plate for calibration curve of gallic acid. Calculate the amount of gallic acid in the test solution from the calibration curve of gallic acid.
DescriptionAvaleha or Lehya is a semi-solid preparation of drugs; prepared with addition of jaggery; sugar or sugar-candy and boiled with prescribed juices or decoction. These preparations generally have (1) Kasaya or other liquids; (2) Jaggery; sugar or sugar-candy; (3) Powders or pulps of certain drugs; (4) Ghee or oil and (5) Honey. Jaggery; sugar or sugar-candy is dissolved in the liquid and strained to remove the foreign particles. This solution is boiled over a moderate fire. When pressed between two fingers if Paka becomes thready (Tantuvat); or when it sinks in water without getting easily dissolved; it should be removed from the fire. Fine powders of drugs are then added in small quantities and stirred continuously to form a homogenous mixture. Ghee or oil; if mentioned; is added while the preparation is still hot and mixed well. Honey; if mentioned is added when the preparation becomes cool and mixed well. The Lehya should neither be hard nor a thick fluid. When pulp of the drugs is added and ghee or oil is present in the preparation; this can be rolled between the fingers. When metals are mentioned; the Bhasmas of the metals are used. In case of drugs like Bhallataka; purification process is to be followed. The Lehya should be kept in glass or porcelain jars. It can also be kept in a metal container which does not react with it. Normally; Lehyas should be used within one year.
Other RequirementsMicrobial limit: Appendix 2.4 Aflatoxins: Appendix 2.7
Dosage15 - 30 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.
DefinitionUsarasava is a fermented liquid preparation; made with the 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.
SourceAyurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India
Time Of AdministrationAfter meal / twice a day; after meal/twice daily
Ingredients
Ingredient NameScientific NamePharmacopoeia RefIpni IdPartsQuantity
Usara APIVetiveria zizanioidesUsira(Root)264824-2Root48 g
Balaka (Hravera API)Coleus vettiveroidesNA446211-1Root48 g
Padma APINelumbo nuciferaKamala(Flower)605422-1Flower48 g
Kasmarya (Gambhara API)Gmelina arboreaGambhari(Stem bark)77159191-1Stem bark48 g
Nalotpala (Utpala API)Nymphaea stellataUtpala(Flower)605715-1Flower48 g
Priyangu APICallicarpa macrophyllaPriyangu(Inflorescence)861393-1Flower48 g
Padmaka APIPrunus cerasoidesPadmaka(Heart wood)729572-1Stem48 g
Lodhra APISymplocos racemosaLodhra(Stem bark)827267-1Stem bark48 g
Manjistha APIRubia cordifoliaManjistha(Root)765218-1Root48 g
Dhanvayasaka APIFagonia creticaDhanvayasa(Whole plant)873163-1Whole plant48 g
Patha APICissampelos pareiraPatha(Root)59219-2Rt. /Pl.48 g
Kiratatikta APISwertia chirataKiratatikta(Whole plant)370832-1Whole plant48 g
Nyagrodha APIFicus benghalensisNyagrodha(Stem bark)852482-1Stem bark48 g
Udumbara APIFicus racemosaUdumbara(Bark)853539-1Stem bark48 g
Shata APIHedychium spicatumSati(Rhizome)796894-1Rhizome48 g
Parpata APIFumaria parvifloraParpata(Whole plant)673065-1Whole plant48 g
Pundaraka (Kamala) APINelumbo nuciferaKamala(Flower)605422-1Flower48 g
Patola APITrichosanthes dioicaNA294185-1Lf./Pl.48 g
Kancanaraka (Kancanara) APIBauhinia variegataKancanara(Stem bark)481756-1Stem bark48 g
Jambu APISyzygium cuminiJambu(Stem bark)601603-1Stem bark48 g
Shalmala Niryasa (Shalmala) APISalmalia malabaricaNA563332-1Exudate48 g
Draksa APIVitis viniferaDraksa(Fruit)30478388-2Dr. Fr.960 g
Dhataka APIWoodfordia fruticosaDhataki(Flower)554290-1Flowerq.s. for dhupana
JalaWaterNANANA24.576 l
Sharkara APISugarSarkara(-)NANA768 g
Ksaudra (Madhu) APIHoneyMadhu(-)NANA4.8 kg
Marica APIPiper nigrumMarica(Fruit)682369-1Fruitq.s. for dhupana
Duration2-3 weeks
Formulation NameUsirasava
MethodTake the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality. Wash; dry and powder the ingredients numbered 1 to 21 of the formulation composition and pass through the sieve number 44 to obtain coarse powder. Wash and clean the ingredient number 22. Add specified amount of water to the ingredient number 25 of the formulation composition; allow to dissolve and filter through the muslin cloth. Transfer the filtrate to a clean container; add Madhu; Draksa; Dhataka and coarsely powdered other drugs. 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.
Dosage FormAsava / Arista
Combined DiseasesRaktapitta, Pandu, Kustha, Prameha, Arsa, Krimi, Shotha .

  • 1. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Skin Diseases, Genetic(ID:disease_node_6970) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Kustha
  • 2. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Skin Diseases(ID:disease_node_6968) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Kustha
  • 3. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Hemorrhoids(ID:disease_node_3870) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Arsa
  • 4. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Urinary System Symptom(ID:disease_node_21274) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Prameha
  • 5. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Helminthiasis(ID:disease_node_3750) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Krimi
  • 6. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Anemia(ID:disease_node_1179) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Pandu
  • 7. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Inflammation(ID:disease_node_4305;disease_node_21103) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Shotha
  • 8. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Blood Coagulation Disorders(ID:disease_node_1621) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Raktapitta
  • 9. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Bleeding(ID:disease_node_21108) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Raktapitta
  • 10. Outgoing r'ship ASSOCIATED_WITH to/from Perianal Hematoma(ID:disease_node_20710) (Disease) Rel Props:Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines;Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Ayurvedic_term:Arsa

  • 1. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Annona Squamosa (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Sugar Apple; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Sarkara(-); Quantity:768 g
  • 2. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Bauhinia Variegata (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Bauhinia variegata; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Kancanara(Stem bark); Quantity:48 g; Part:Stem bark
  • 3. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Bombax Ceiba (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Salmalia malabarica; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Quantity:48 g; Part:Exudate
  • 4. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Callicarpa Macrophylla (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Callicarpa macrophylla; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Priyangu(Inflorescence); Quantity:48 g; Part:Flower
  • 5. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Chrysopogon Zizanioides (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Vetiveria zizanioides; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Usira(Root); Quantity:48 g; Part:Root
  • 6. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Cissampelos Pareira (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cissampelos pareira; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Patha(Root); Quantity:48 g; Part:Rt. /Pl.
  • 7. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Coleus Vettiveroides (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Coleus vettiveroides; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Quantity:48 g; Part:Root
  • 8. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Coriandrum Sativum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Dhoney; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 9. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Dendrophthoe Falcata (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Honey Suckle Mistletoe; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 10. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Fagonia Cretica (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Fagonia cretica; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Dhanvayasa(Whole plant); Quantity:48 g; Part:Whole plant
  • 11. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Ficus Benghalensis (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Ficus benghalensis; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Nyagrodha(Stem bark); Quantity:48 g; Part:Stem bark
  • 12. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Ficus Racemosa (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Ficus racemosa; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Udumbara(Bark); Quantity:48 g; Part:Stem bark
  • 13. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Fumaria Parviflora (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Fumaria parviflora; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Parpata(Whole plant); Quantity:48 g; Part:Whole plant
  • 14. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Gleditsia Triacanthos (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Honey Locust; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 15. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Gmelina Arborea (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Gmelina arborea; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Gambhari(Stem bark); Quantity:48 g; Part:Stem bark
  • 16. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Hedychium Spicatum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Hedychium spicatum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Sati(Rhizome); Quantity:48 g; Part:Rhizome
  • 17. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Leonurus Sibiricus (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Honeyweed; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 18. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Lonicera Angustifolia (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Narrow-Leaf Honeysuckle; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 19. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Lonicera Hypoleuca (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Yellow Himalayan Honeysuckle; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 20. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Lonicera Japonica (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Japanese Honeysuckle; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 21. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Lonicera Periclymenum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Dutch Honeysuckle; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 22. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Lonicera Quinquelocularis (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Translucent Honeysuckle; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 23. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Nelumbo Nucifera (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Nelumbo nucifera; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Kamala(Flower); Quantity:48 g; Part:Flower
  • 24. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Nymphaea Nouchali (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Nymphaea stellata; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Utpala(Flower); Quantity:48 g; Part:Flower
  • 25. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Nymphaea Stellata (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Nymphaea stellata; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Utpala(Flower); Quantity:48 g; Part:Flower
  • 26. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Phyllanthus Reticulatus (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Black-Honey Shrub; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 27. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Piper Nigrum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Piper nigrum; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Marica(Fruit); Quantity:q.s. for dhupana; Part:Fruit
  • 28. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Prunus Cerasoides (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Prunus cerasoides; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Padmaka(Heart wood); Quantity:48 g; Part:Stem
  • 29. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Rubia Cordifolia (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Rubia cordifolia; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Manjistha(Root); Quantity:48 g; Part:Root
  • 30. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Saccharum Officinarum (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Sugarcane; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Sarkara(-); Quantity:768 g
  • 31. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Swertia Chirata (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Swertia chirata; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Kiratatikta(Whole plant); Quantity:48 g; Part:Whole plant
  • 32. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Symplocos Racemosa (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Symplocos racemosa; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Lodhra(Stem bark); Quantity:48 g; Part:Stem bark
  • 33. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Syzygium Cumini (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Syzygium cumini; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Jambu(Stem bark); Quantity:48 g; Part:Stem bark
  • 34. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Tecoma Capensis (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Cape Honeysuckle; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_contains; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Madhu(-); Quantity:4.8 kg
  • 35. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Trichosanthes Dioica (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Trichosanthes dioica; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Quantity:48 g; Part:Lf./Pl.
  • 36. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Vetiveria Zizanioides (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Vetiveria zizanioides; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Usira(Root); Quantity:48 g; Part:Root
  • 37. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Vitis Vinifera (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Vitis vinifera; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Draksa(Fruit); Quantity:960 g; Part:Dr. Fr.
  • 38. Incoming r'ship IS_INGREDIENT_IN to/from Woodfordia Fruticosa (Plant) Rel Props:Matched_synonym:Woodfordia fruticosa; Source_db:Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines; Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India; Match_type:synonym_exact; Pharmacopoeia_ref:Dhataki(Flower); Quantity:q.s. for dhupana; Part:Flower
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