Differentiate between simple and modified maceration with example.
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Simple maceration
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Modified maceration
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1 |
Drug along with whole menstruum is used in maceration process
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Drug along with 4/5th of menstruum is used in maceration process
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2 |
The period of maceration is 7 days
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The period of maceration is 2-7 days
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3 |
Strain off the liquid and press the marc
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Decant the liquid. Marc is not pressed.
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4 |
Mix the pressed liquid with the macerate and clarify by subsidence or filtration.
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Filter the liquid and pass the remaining 1/5th of menstruum.
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5 |
Final volume is not adjusted
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Final volume is adjusted
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Examples of tincture made by this process are: a. Tincture of Orange b. Tincture of Lemon c. Tincture of Capsicum
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Examples of tincture made by this process are: a. Tincture of Tolu b. Tincture of Myrrh c. Tincture of Benzoin
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