Article: ANALYTICAL STUDY OF ARKA TAILA: AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.15379

Pages: 101-103

Author: Meena *, Arun Kumar, Gunjan Sharma

Abstract: Karnasrava (Otomycosis) is one of the 28 Karnarogas described by Acharya Sushruta. Otomycosis is a fungal ear infection that affects the external auditory canal. It causes inflammation, tinnitus, intense itching, watery discharge, pain, and ear blockage, which is more seen in dusty, warm and humid areas. It seems to be a prevalent clinical condition found in the outpatient department of otorhinolaryngology worldwide. Otomycosis affects the skin of the external auditory canal, causing itching, which is seen mainly in skin diseases (Kustha roga). Sneha kalpana (medicated ghee and oils) in managing Kustha roga has been in vogue since the Samhita period. Arka Taila is an important formulation described in Gada Nigraha for managing skin diseases like Pama, Kachchu, and Vicharchika. Hence, the present study has been undertaken to develop the analytical profile of Arka Taila according to API and the drug testing protocol of PLIM. Materials and Methods: The Arka Taila was subjected to an organoleptic study, physicochemical evaluation, antimicrobial study and heavy metal analysis. Results: Arka Taila is safe for use as heavy metals were below the acceptable limit and free from pathogenic microbes. Conclusion: This paper presents the analytical study of Arka Taila, which was prepared using the general method of preparation of sneha kalpana.

Keyword: Karnasrava, Arka Taila, Sneha kalpana, and analytical profile