REVIEW ON ARKA AND DISTILLATION
Divya Stuvert* and Ashwini M. J.
ABSTRACT
Arka Kalpana is a liquid preparation obtained by distillation of certain liquids or of drugs soaked in water using the Arkayantra or distillation apparatus. Distillation is a powerful technique for separating the component substance from a miscible fluid mixture by means of selective evaporation and condensation. Distillation plays an essential role in many chemical processes and operations. According to Ravana’s Arka Prakasha, the Panchvidha Kalpanas include Kalka, Choorna, Rasa, Taila and Arka. Arka Kalpana is given specific importance and it opines that it has more potency in comparison to the other Kalpanas. It is most potent due to Dosharahithatva and its specific gunas. Therefore arises a need to know the simplified procedures and methodologies involved in the preparation of this formulation which can be easily understandable and applicable in medical and pharmaceutical preparations.
Keywords: Arka, Kalpana, Distillation, Arka Prakasha.
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