MEDICINAL CONSIDERATIONS, THERAPEUTIC UTILITY AND SAFETY CONCERN OF RASASHASTRA: A REVIEW
Dr. Vandana N. Hirudkar*
ABSTRACT
The classical text of Indian medicinal system mentioned concept of Rasashastra as one of the significant aspect of Ayurveda. The Rasashastra involves uses of different ayurveda formulations for the management of various diseases and these formulations mainly prepared using classical procedures of Marana, Putta and Sodhana, etc. The Rasashastra deals with preparations and uses of Rasa Dravyas or mercurial (Rasa) formulations. Rasashastra utilizes metal, mineral or herbomineral based formulations. The drugs prepared from the principles and theories of Rasashastra offers many health effects including rejuvenating, anti-stress, anti-depressant, anti-oxidant, aphrodisiac, analgesic, hepato-protective and anti-ulcers effects, etc. Present article deals with general considerations, therapeutic utility and precautions related to the Rasashastra.
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