PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF ARDRAKA PAKA – A HERBAL COMPOUND FORMULATION

Authors

  • NAYANA N NAYANA AYURVEDA
  • DR MS KRISHNAMURTHY AYURVEDA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v9i2.290

Abstract

Abstract:

Background:  Ardraka (wet ginger) a well-known spice used as a condiment and medicine. Ardraka Paka (ADP) is a classical Gudapaka preparation with main ingredient as Ardraka and jaggery as the sweetening agent. The formulation mentioned in Yogachintamani, Bharatha Bhaishajya Rathnakara and Ayurveda Sarasangraha. It is indicated in Shwasa, Kasa, Smritibhramsha, Swarabhanga, Arochaka, Hridroga, Grahani, Gulma, Shoola and Shopha. Aim: To prepare Ardraka Paka as per classical guidelines. Materials and methods: Ardraka Paka was prepared as per the classical reference Bharatha Bhaishajya Rathnakara, under hygienic condition. Result: Final yield of the preparation was 517g. Average loss of 28.51% was found. Temperature 90-1100C was maintained throughout preparation. Preparation procedure took total duration of 2.45 hours under hygienic conditions with necessary precautions.

Key words:  Ardraka Paka, Guda Kalpana, Pharmaceutical study, Ardraka yoga

 

Author Biography

DR MS KRISHNAMURTHY, AYURVEDA

PROFESSSOR & HOD

DEPT. OF RASA SHASTHRA & BHAISHAJYA KALPANA

ALVA'S AYURVEDA MEDICAL COLLEGE

MOODBIDRI-574227, DK DIST., KARNATAKA 

 

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Published

2021-06-01

How to Cite

NAYANA, N. N., & KRISHNAMURTHY, D. M. K. (2021). PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF ARDRAKA PAKA – A HERBAL COMPOUND FORMULATION. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 9(2). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v9i2.290

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Original Research Article- Experimental Research

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