# Ajamoda Arka

> Ajamoda Arka is a classical Ayurvedic arka, a herbal distillate. Nano-dispersed volatile oils in aqueous medium enhance bioavailability compared to crude drug. Optimal Timing: After meals (Bhojana-uttara), twice daily Shelf Life: 1 year from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Arka preparations Storage: Store in well-closed amber glass bottles in a cool place.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | Ajamoda [Arka](/herb/arka/)|Ajamoda Arka |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Katu, Tikta | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu, Tikshna | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** [Arka](/herb/arka/) (distillate), Liquid drops (modern)

**Standard Dosage:** 15-30 mL twice daily after meals, as per AFI

**Bioavailability:** [Arka](/herb/arka/) (distillate) form provides rapid absorption of volatile aromatic compounds through GI tract. Nano-dispersed volatile oils in aqueous medium enhance bioavailability compared to crude drug.

**Optimal Timing:** After meals (Bhojana-uttara), twice daily

**Shelf Life:** 1 year from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Arka preparations

**Storage:** Store in well-closed amber glass bottles in a cool place. Protect from direct sunlight. Temperature not exceeding 25°C. Shake well before use.

**Marker Compounds:** [Thymol](/glossary/compounds-t-z/#thymol), [Carvacrol](/glossary/compounds-a-c/#carvacrol), p-Cymene, gamma-Terpinene, Apiol

**Quality Parameters:** pH (5.5-7.0), specific gravity, total solids, volatile oil content, clarity and colour evaluation, microbial limits, heavy metals, odour and taste evaluation, GC-MS for volatile compound profiling

**Vehicle (Anupana):** Plain water

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Hingwashtak Churna](/formulation/hingwashtak-churna/)
- Ajmodadi Churna
- [Shankha Vati](/glossary/concepts-m-y/#shankha-vati)
- Lavanbhaskar Churna

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.