Ayurvedic Pharamacy

Asava Arishta Lehyas Leham Avaleha Bhasmas Churna TailaGutika Modaka Vati Vadagam

 Asava/Arishta

are the ayurvedic dosage form processed by soaking the drug in powdered form / decoction form, in a solution of sugar or jaggery for a specific period of time to undergo fermentation

Arishta

or Asava treatment is suggested for a variety of diseases and conditions

difference between arishta and asava is simple arishta is prepared from the essence/decoction of medicinal herbs while asava is prepared from fresh herbs

The

Preparation Crude Drug mention in the formula

Powdered the drug Asava Arishta Powdered drug Decoction of powder

Transferred to Fermentation Vessel

Solution of Sugar, Jaggery or Honey is added (Heated to Dissolve)

Close the earthen lid sealed edges with clay smeared cloth

Fermented at constant temp

Set aside to settle down matter

Fluid decanted & filtered

Boil to avoid further fermentation

Filled in bottle and sealed

Properties: Should be Clear No foam should be produced Should not become sour on standing It has characteristic, aromatic & alcoholic odour During fermentation, Alcohol is produced which facilitates extraction of active constituents contained in the drug Alcohol also serve as preservative in the product Earlier, The wooden pots are fumigated with pippali powder and also smeared with ghee before the fermentation liquids are pour into them

Shelf Life: Much longer time Storage Conditions: Should be stored in air tight container Narrow mouthed Store in cool place Away from sunlight

Marketed Preparations: Asavas Arishtas Kumariasava Dashmularishta Madhukasava Draksharista Punarnavasava Vidangarista Chandanasava Asokarishta

 Semisolid

Ayurvedic dosage form, which are thickened, sweetened extracts of single or combination of herbs/animal & mineral matter. Preparation comprises of:
Decoction or other liquid Jaggery/ sugar/ honey Powder or Pulp of drug Ghee or Oil

Lehyas/ Leham/ Avaleha/ Semisolids

 Sugar/

Jaggery + Liquid Boiled & Dissolved (Ghee or Oil if

any) Powdered drugs in small quantities Stirred continuously Homogenous mass is formed

Properties: Can be lifted in a spoon When pressed between fingers, show threads during stretching Sinks in water without getting easily dissolved Finger leaves impression on it Components of lehyas are easily absorbed by the body, starting from the mouth

Storage: Kept in Glass/ Porcelain Jar or suitable plastic or metal container which is inert. Wide mouthed container is used Air tight Keep away from hot & humid conditions

Shelf Life: Used with in a year

Examples: Brahma rasayanam Sukumara rasayanam Draksavaleha Chyavanprasha

 Bhasmas

are powdered form of ayurvedic preparations, obtained by calcination of metals, minerals or animal products by a special process in closed crucibles or pits covered by cow dung cakes. Examples: Swarn bhasma, Shnakha bhasma and Tamra bhasma

Preparation of Bhasma:
Shodhana is a process of purification and detoxification by which physical and chemical blemishes and toxic materials are eliminated substances are subjected for further processing. Remove harmful substances and impurities present in the drugs. 2. Marna is a process in which metals and minerals are made into paste with various drugs and juices. Objective to make bhasma and this drugs are reduced to finest particles. 3. Jarana is a process of decomposing the particles by subjected to fire treatment in a measured manner for reducing them to ashes. To make it absorbable.
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Types: On the basis of color grey, whitish, yellowish or black colored. A more scientific way of classification is on the basis of metal and mineral group like: Rajata group, Tamra group, Loha group etc. Shelf Life: Quite stable products, maintain potency for a long time Properties: Bhasma has great therapeutic value because they get absorbed easily into body even in very small doses

Quality Control of Bhasma: There should be not metallic lusture When a small quantity is spread on cold and still water, it should float on the surface The bhasma should not revert to original state.

Storage: Store in cool & Dry place Keep away from moisture & sunlight

Important bhasmas and their main ingredient

No. Bhasma Ingredient 1. Loha bhasma 2. Naga bhasma 3. Abhrak bhasma 4. Yasad Bhasma 5. Swarn Bhasma Main Iron oxide Lead Mica Zinc Oxide Gold

Churna:

Dried ayurvedic dosage form comprises of fine powder of drug/s is known as churna.

Drug can be any dried part of plant: stem, leaves, root, bark, fruit etc.
The churna is free flowing powder.

The principle of using Churnas is due to the fact that therapeutic value of most of the substances is greatly increases when they are reduces to vary fine state of subdivion and is particularly notable in the cases of antacids, protective and adsorbents.

Procedure: Drugs mentioned in formula, Separated Powders 1. Cleaned properly 2. Dried thoroughly 3. Pulverised (reduced to small size) 4. Sieved (80 mesh size). Weighed Mixed together uniformly

Shelf Life: If stored properly, retains potency for one year. Storage conditions: Air tight container, Kept away from moisture Store in a cool & dry place Advantages: They are also easily administrable specially in the cases of children where they can not swallow pills, tablets or capsules

Marketed Formulations: 1. Ashwagandhadi Churna 2. Triphala Churna 3. Trikatu Churna 4. Sudarshan Churna 5. Drakshadi Churna

Taila:
Also

called Medicated Oil

Liquid

ayurvedic dosage form intended for external & internal use comprises of compounds with medicinal value or phytoconstituents present in oil

The

Taila preferably should be fresh

There

are usually 3 or 4 essential components in the manufacture of Taila

Drava [Any liquid medium as prescribed in the

composition] Kalka [Fine paste of the specified drug] Sneha dravya [Taila] Gandha dravya [Perfuming agents]

 Sneha

part) + Kalka [Fine paste of drugs] (1 part) Heat at 50-90 0 C Stir Continuously,

The

Dravya (Taila) (4 Part) + Drava [Any liquid medium] (16

Avoid charring of the paste at bottom Appearance of foam at surface

process of boiling is to be continued till the whole amount of moisture gets evaporated Filter while hot (about 800) and allow to cool.

Properties:
The

medicated Taila will have the odour, colour and taste of the drugs used in the process. Protect from light and moisture Tailas are preserved in good quality of glass, steel or polythene containers.

Shelf Life: These medicated preparations retain therapeutic efficacy for sixteen months.

the

Usage: Used as a internally and topically They are taken internally with warm water or warm milk

Marketed Formulations:
Bhringaraja

Taila Maha Narayan Taila Laghu Visagarbha Taila Anu Taila Dhanvantara Taila

Gutika/ Modaka/ Vati/ Vadagam/ Tablets/ Pills

Soild

ayurvedic dosage form made up of one or more drugs of plant, animal or mineral origin by the process of powdered, sieving, & mixing with prescribed liquids and triturated till attained the consistency suitable for making gutika.

The drugs of plant origin are dried and made into fine powders, separately.

The minerals are made into bhasma These are put into a suitable container and ground to a soft paste with the prescribed fluids. When more than one liquid is mentioned for grinding, they are used in succession. When the mass is properly ground and is in a condition to be made into pills. Mass is rolled manually or with the help of suitable machine, compressed into gutikas/ vati.

Storage:
Air

tight container Preparation containing vegetable drugs can be used for 2 years Preparations containing minerals or metals can be used for indefinite period Pills and vatis should not lose their original color, smell, taste and form. When sugar, salt is an ingredient, the pills should be kept away from moisture.

Packaging:
Bottles Strip

Packing Blister Packing

Marketed Formulations:
Marikadi

Gutika Khadiradi Vati Sanjivni Vati Lakshmivilasrasa Vati