ROLE OF DIFFERENT VESSELS IN THE PREPARATION OF APAMARGA KSHARA TAILA

Abstract

Apamarga (Achyranthes Aspera) Kshara taila  (AKT) is an unique preparation indicated in badhirya (deafness). AKT is prepared from Apamarga Kshara, Tila Taila (sesame oil) and Jala (water). The study was tried to establish the ratio of dravadravyas with kshara, besides addressing the type of vessels appropriate in such preparations. Vidika paribhasha pradeepa was taken for  Siddi lakshana of AKT as Phena nishpatti (subsiding of froth) and Nastadugda samakruti (appearance of spoiled milk). Observations reviled during preparation copper vessel were found appropriate in comparison to iron and mud pot. After the pharmaceutical process each sample was subjected to analytical study using relevant analytical parameters to find out any difference.

The analytical report of samples prepared in different vessels revealed no much difference in the parameter except pH as 4.6, 9.0 and 8.1 in the vessel of copper, iron and mud pot respectively.  Both Iodine and Saponification value was more in case of AKT prepared in mud pot. The particle size of Apamarga Kshara was in between176.4nm to 197 nm under 15.00KV magnification 20.00 KX and EDAX report of Apamarga Kshara assessed in 200 µm, the report shows that the concentration of Potassium % by wt

 was 43.35 and oxygen was Wt% 37.21. Less than 40 µm oxygen was Wt% 31.53 and potassium was Wt% 49.17.  Less than 50 µm Potassium was Wt% 46.65 and oxygen was Wt% 35.86. Finally, it was found that AKT prepared in copper vessel was better and also the assessment of siddi lakshana (Completion of process) is also easy.

Key words: Sneha Kalpana, Kshara, Taila, siddhi laxana, Apamarga Kshara Taila (AKT), Ratios, froth, Vessel, preparation.