Mayurashikha
Mayurashikha is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Low-dose herb; use with caution. Bioavailability: Selaginellin (biflavonoid) shows moderate oral bioavailability. Amentoflavone has limited bioavailability (~15-20%) due to poor water solubility; significantly enhanced by phospholipid complexation.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Mayurashikha |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Kashaya, Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta | 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: Churna (powder), Kwatha (decoction), Capsules, Tablets, Svarasa (fresh juice), Lepa (topical paste), Medicated oil
Standard Dosage: 1-3 g powder per day; 20-40 mL decoction twice daily; 5-10 mL fresh juice. Low-dose herb; use with caution.
Bioavailability: Selaginellin (biflavonoid) shows moderate oral bioavailability. Amentoflavone has limited bioavailability (~15-20%) due to poor water solubility; significantly enhanced by phospholipid complexation. Trehalose is well absorbed. Phenolic compounds undergo hepatic conjugation. Lipid-based formulations improve biflavonoid absorption by 2-3 fold.
Optimal Timing: Morning for cognitive and neuroprotective benefits; with meals for general tonic effect; topical application as needed
Standardized Extract: Hydroalcoholic extract (10:1) standardized to minimum 3% total biflavonoids (as amentoflavone equivalents) and minimum 5% trehalose. Phospholipid complex for enhanced biflavonoid delivery.
Shelf Life: Raw dried plant: 36+ months (resurrection capability). Powder: 24 months. Extract capsules: 24 months. Topical preparations: 18 months.
Storage: Dried plant can be stored at room temperature indefinitely in dry conditions (unique advantage). Extracts and formulations below 25 deg C in airtight, light-resistant containers. Protect from moisture.
Marker Compounds: Amentoflavone, Hinokiflavone, Selaginellin, Trehalose, Isocryptomerin, Beta-sitosterol, Friedelin
Extraction Methods
- Aqueous decoction
- Hydroalcoholic extraction (70% ethanol)
- Methanol extraction for biflavonoid enrichment
- Acetone extraction for specific biflavonoids
- Supercritical CO2 with ethanol co-solvent
Synergistic Combinations
- Brahmi (cognitive and neuroprotective synergy)
- Shankhpushpi (memory enhancement)
- Ashwagandha (neuroprotective combination)
- Haridra (anti-inflammatory)
- Guduchi (immunomodulatory and hepatoprotective)
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