ABSTRACT

Background: The Ravana Samhita is one of the Indian classical texts dealing with various aspects of life. As per Hindu mythology this compendia is constructed based on the conversation between King Ravanaand his wife Mandodari. Different methods of Distilled extracts (Arka) preparations are mentioned here wherein one of the methods is same as that of today's fractional distillation process i.e. Arka Kalpana. To critically review and compare the subject matter dealt in Arkaprakash of Ravana Samhita with the other Ayurveda literature .Objectives of the study are to enlist the specific contributions of Distilled extracts (Arkakalpana) of Ravana Samhita in context of Distilled extracts (Arkakalpana) To List out the dissimilarities and similarities of Distilled extracts (Arkakalpana) as well as other Ayurvedic principles mentioned in Distilled extracts (Arkakalpana) of Ravana Samhita with other Ayurveda literature. Methodology: The present study is a comparative literary review study where intextual criticism of Arkaprakash will be done using External and Internal Criticism. Conclusion: Results will be drawn based on the observations made from the collected data analysis. The comparative analysis will be depicted with respect to the concepts of Ayurveda. Unique concepts explored from Distilled extracts (Arka kalpana) can be utilized in the clinical practice and used to develop new tools in clinical practice. The therapeutic uses of Arka Kalpana can pave the way for future clinical researches in Ayurveda. Keywords: Arkaprakash, Arka Kalpana, Fractional distillation, Ravana Samhita
Publication date: 01/11/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.11.8460