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A PHARMACEUTICAL AND PHYSICO CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BHARANGYADI ARKA

K. Ami*, R. R. Geethesh P., A. Ravindra, B. N. Ashok Kumar and V. S. Sushmitha

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Abstract

Bharangyadi Yoga, comprised of ten particular herbal ingredients, is a traditional medicinal blend specified in Sahasrayogam. Its preparation and consumption typically involve the formulation as a Kwatha. Due to the challenges associated with the perishability, taste acceptability, and extended-term storage constraints of Kwatha Kalpana, it has been decided to modified it into Arka Kalpana for enhanced practicality. The comprehensive pharmaceutical methodology used to produce Arka was explored, from the formulation specified in classical texts as Kashaya and Arka was subjected for evaluation of analytical parameters. The pharmaceutical and storage considerations for enhancing the preservation of volatile components and sustaining the overall quality of the final product were deliberated upon. Bharangyadi Arka, as a modified dosage form, offers distinct advantages compared to its original Kashaya Kalpana. The Arka preparation method not only enhances its self-preserving properties but also ensures organoleptic confirmation by aligning its taste and odour with the ingredients. Additionally, the physico-chemical parameters were analysed to characterize the modified dosage form.

Keywords: Kashaya Kalpana, Bharangyadi Arka, modified dosage form, analytical parameters.