Analytical profile of Arka Taila - An Ayurvedic oil based medicine used in Karnasrava (Otomycosis)

  • Dr. Komal D. Jani Associate Professor, Post Graduate Department of Shalakya Tantra, Parul Institute, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
  • Dharmendra P. Jani Associate Professor, Post Graduate Department of Dravya Guna, J. S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat, India
Keywords: Arka Taila, Standardization, Otomycosis, Karnasrava

Abstract

Otomycosis denotes diffuse otitis externa due to fungal infections. The fungii are usually secondary invaders of the tissue rendered susceptible by bacterial infection, physical injury or excessive accumulation of cerumen in the external auditory canal. Karnasraava means discharge from ear which can be correlated with otorrhoea. Karnasraava (discharge) is one of symptom of otomycosis. Arka Taila has been mentioned in Shaarangadhara is very simple formula having ingredients i.e. Haridraa (Curcuma longa), Arka Patra Swarasa (Calotropis procera) and Sarshapa Taila (Brassica campetries). The quality control parameters resulted after scientific evaluation of Arka Taila can be used as reference standard for quality control or quality assurance of a pharmaceutical industry in order to have a proper quality check over its preparation and processing.

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Anonymous. 1st edition English, New Delhi: Government Of India Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare Department Of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha And Homoeopathy, New Delhi2008. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part II volume II ; p.156-272.

Anonymous. 1st edition English, New Delhi: Government Of India Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare Department Of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha And Homoeopathy, New Delhi2008. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part II volume II ; p.156-272.

Anonymous. 1st edition English, New Delhi: Government Of India Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare Department Of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha And Homoeopathy, New Delhi2008. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part II volume II ; p.156-272.

Anonymous. 1st edition English, New Delhi: Government Of India Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare Department Of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha And Homoeopathy, New Delhi2008. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part II volume II ; p.156-272.
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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v2i03.191
Published: 2017-06-30
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Dr. Komal D. Jani, & Dharmendra P. Jani. (2017). Analytical profile of Arka Taila - An Ayurvedic oil based medicine used in Karnasrava (Otomycosis). Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 2(03), 70-74. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i03.191
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