Pharmaceutico-Analytical Study of Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) Arka (Hydro-distillate)

Authors

  • Kavyashree Maliyappa Rajanna Department of Dravyaguna, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital Hassan, Karnataka 573201,
  • Harini Ashwathanarayana Department of Dravyaguna, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital Hassan, Karnataka 573201,
  • Prakash Lakshminarayana Hegde Department of Dravyaguna, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital Hassan, Karnataka 573201
  • Sunil Kumar Koppala Narayana Siddha Central Research Institute, CCRS, Ministry of AYUSH, Anna Hospital Campus, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600106

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5530/jams.2018.3.23

Keywords:

Ayurvedic hydro-distillates, TulasiArka, GCMS

Abstract

Introduction: Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) of Lamiaceae known as Holy BasilIt is commonly available and cultivated across the India and it is having many therapeutic usages and Arkaisan important dosage form because it has good patient compliance, long shelf life and increased potency. TulasiArka is one such Arka used for Shwasa (Asthma), Kasa (Cough) and Hikka (Hicough). Methods: Tulasiarka was prepared using leaves of O.sanctum as per the standard procedure. The prepared Arka was subjected to organoleptic, physiochemical and GCMS study. Results: Analysis of prepared Arka was carried out as per the protocols laid down by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India for Arka. 14 chemical compounds were detected in TulasiArka by GCMS Analysis. Conclusion: Organoleptic characters, physiochemical analysis, and GC-MS values can be used as supplement tool for standardization of the TulasiArka.

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Published

2018-07-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2018): Journal of Ayurveda Medical Sciences

Section

Short Communication