This document discusses the characteristics of various Ayurvedic dosage forms including arishtas, asavas, avalehas, churnas, gutikas, and bhasmas. For arishtas and asavas, the filtered final preparation should not contain particles, should not be sour, and should have the characteristic fermented odor. For avalehas, they should roll between fingers and not be too hard or thick. Churnas should be fine powder of at least 80 mesh size and stored in air tight containers. Gutikas should maintain their original taste, color, smell and form for up to 24 months. Bhasmas should be free of metallic luster and float on water.

1. Dr.U.Srinivasa, M. Pharm., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Professor and Head, (Dept. of
Pharmacognosy)
Srinivas college of pharmacy, Mangalore.
Email. usreenivas1966@rediffmail.com

2. CHARACTERSTICS OF ARISHTA
The filtered final aristhta should not contain
any particle of sediment
The taste should not be sour
The preparation should have the
characteristic odour of fermented liquid
 If any growth of mould is observed, reject
immediately
 Mix equal quantity of water and arishta before
consumption

3. CHARACTERSTICS OF ASAVA
The filtered final aristhta should not contain
any particle of sediment
The taste should not be sour
The preparation should have the
characteristic odour of fermented liquid
 If any growth of mould is observed, reject
immediately
 Mix equal quantity of water and arishta before
consumption

4. CHARACTERSTICS OF AVALEHA
 Leha should neither be hard nor be a thick fluid
 Leha should roll between the fingers
 Leha should be kept in glass and porcelain
jars
 Normally Leha should be used within in 1 year

5. CHARACTERSTICS OF CHURNA
• Powder should be fine at least of 80 mesh size
• It should be kept in air tight container
• It should be used within 6 months
• CHARACTERSTICS OF GUTIKA
• It should not lose its original taste, colour, smell
and form
• It should be used within 24 months in case of
plants and indefinite period for minerals

6. CHARACTERSTICS OF BHASMA
• The final bhasma should be free from metallic
luster
• Bhasma , when rubbed between fingers should
be so fine so as to get easily into the lines or
crevices of fingers
• In water , bhasma should float on the surface