Arq Kasni

Hamdard Arq Kasni is a classical Unani medicine obtained by aqueous distillation of kasni seed (chicory seeds) it act as antitumorigenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, diuretic, and antipyretic properties. Important Therapeutic Uses of Arq Kasni 1- Swelling, and enlargement of the liver 2- Warm Jiger (Hepatitis), cirrhosis of the liver, jaundice, dropsy, Bilious Liver 3- Antiphlogistic (Reducing inflammation or fever) 4- Atash (Thirst),Polydipsia (Excessive Thirst) 5-Suda Haar (Headache) 6- Biliousness of the Kidney & Bladder 7- Painful urination, Burning Micturition The Dosage of Arq Kasni 1- The recommended dosage of Ark Kasni is 50-125ml for adults. It should be taken two times in day, in the morning and in evening empty stomach. 2- For jaundice, 2 tablets of Qurs-e-Jigar are taken with Arq Mako, Arq Kasni and Arq Biranjasif (each 50 ml). In inflammation of the liver-spleen, as a liver Tonic, it is given in a dose of 125 ml with Sharbat Afsantin (25ml). 3- To reduce heat and to relieve inflammation of the liver, spleen, uterus and bowel, is given with Arq mako. Preparation of Arq Kasni- The only ingredient of this medicine is Kasni / Chicory seed For the preparation of Ark, The dried Chicory seed are cleaned and soaked. Soaking helps to soften the herb and when boiled releases the essential volatile principles easily. Next day, this is poured into the distillation apparatus and boiled. The vapor is condensed and collected in a receiver. In the beginning, the vapour consists of only steam and may not contain the essential principles of the drugs. It should therefore be discarded. The last portion also may not contain therapeutically essential substance and should be discarded. The aliquots collected in between contain the active ingredients and may be mixed together to ensure uniformity of the Arka. Contraindications, Interactions, Side-effects, and Warnings 1- Always take this medicine in the recommended dosage to prevent any side-effect. 2- Heart patients should take this medicine after consulting doctor. 3- In larger dose, it may cause pain in abdomen, diarrhea, vomiting. It can cause sedation, depression of central nervous system and depression in reflexes of spinal cord. 4- Overdoses can cause intestinal disease, abdominal disease, headache, irritability, nausea and vomiting. 5- It should not be given to children. 6- It is better to avoid this medicine in pregnancy. Storage- 1-Store it in a cool and dry place and in a tightly closed container and also protect it from light and moisture.