Sarpaksi
Sarpaksi is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Glycoside forms are hydrolyzed by intestinal beta-glucosidases. Fresh juice (swarasa) provides higher bioavailability of hydrophilic constituents compared to dried powder preparations. Churna and capsules: below 25 deg C, airtight containers, protect from moisture.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Sarpaksi |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | 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), Swarasa (fresh juice), Lepa (external paste), Capsule
Standard Dosage: 3-6 g powder per day in divided doses; 10-20 mL swarasa twice daily; 50-100 mL kwatha twice daily
Bioavailability: Flavonoid and phenolic constituents show moderate oral bioavailability (20-35%). Glycoside forms are hydrolyzed by intestinal beta-glucosidases. Fresh juice (swarasa) provides higher bioavailability of hydrophilic constituents compared to dried powder preparations.
Optimal Timing: Before meals for anti-inflammatory and antivenom indications; fresh juice preferred for acute applications
Standardized Extract: Hydroalcoholic whole plant extract (5:1), standardized to NLT 2% total flavonoids (as quercetin equivalents); aqueous extract for traditional preparations
Shelf Life: 7 days for swarasa (refrigerated); 24 months for churna; 30 months for capsules
Storage: Swarasa: refrigerate at 2-8 deg C, use within 7 days. Churna and capsules: below 25 deg C, airtight containers, protect from moisture.
Marker Compounds: Quercetin, Kaempferol, Beta-sitosterol, Ursolic acid, Camptothecin (trace — must be below safety limit <0.001%)
Extraction Methods
- Cold pressing for swarasa
- Aqueous decoction
- Hydroalcoholic extraction (50% ethanol)
- Maceration in water at room temperature
Synergistic Combinations
- Shirisha (anti-allergic and antivenom synergy)
- Guduchi (immunomodulatory formulations)
- Haridra (anti-inflammatory combinations)
- Neem (dermatological formulations)
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