The Comparative Analysis of Karanja Kshara Samples -Prepared According to Different Ayurvedic Textual References

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dc.contributor.authorB R, Archanaen_US
dc.contributor.authorA, Vasudhaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-28T06:44:44Z
dc.date.available2023-08-28T06:44:44Z
dc.date.issued2022-06
dc.description.abstractKaranja Kshara is an alkali, extracted from water soluble ash of the plant – Karanja {Pongamia pinnata (L.)}. The Kshara preparation techniques differ according to various authors, with respect to the ratio of water added to ash, soaking time, folds of cloth and number of filtrations. In the current study, Karanja Kshara was prepared as per different classical methods and analysed for the differences. Three samples of Karanja Kshara were prepared, according to the textual references from Sushrutha Samhita (Sample A), Sharngadhara Samhita (Sample B) and Rasa Tarangini (Sample C). Analysis of the methods of preparation along with organoleptic and Physico-chemical tests were conducted. There was a 14% yield of Kshara in Sample A, 7.45% of yield in Sample B and 7.54% in Sample C. In physicochemical analysis, there was 6.8%, 6.1% and 5.4% of loss on drying in Samples A, B and C, respectively. Total ash value was 84.7%, 85.78% and 87.89% in Samples A, B and C respectively. Acid insoluble ash value was 11.34%, 11.04% and 9.15%. pH value was 10.36, 10.30 and 10.37. Traces of Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Sulphur, oxides of silica, Carbonate & Bicarbonate were found in all the 3 samples. There are very few notable differences found in the results, however, they are quite similar. In terms of yield, economy and alkalinity, sample A (Sushrutha Samhita) can be considered as the better method while sample method C (Rasatarangini) is easier and faster.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsPG Scholaren_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor, Department of PG studies in Shalya Tantra, Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationB R Archana, A Vasudha. The Comparative Analysis of Karanja Kshara Samples -Prepared According to Different Ayurvedic Textual References. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research. 2022 Jun; 10(5): 1-6en_US
dc.identifier.issn2322-0902
dc.identifier.issn2322-0910
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/226298
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMahadev Publicationsen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber5en_US
dc.relation.volume10en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v10i5.2347en_US
dc.subjectKaranja Ksharaen_US
dc.subjectPongamia Pinnataen_US
dc.subjectSushrutha Samhitaen_US
dc.subjectSharngadhara Samhitaen_US
dc.subjectRasa Taranginien_US
dc.titleThe Comparative Analysis of Karanja Kshara Samples -Prepared According to Different Ayurvedic Textual Referencesen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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