PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF RAJATA BHASMA BY TWO DIFFERENT METHODS
*Dr. Diksha Sharma (M.D. Ayu.), Dr. Arpita Sharma (M.D. Ayu.) and Dr. Preeti (M.D. Ayu.)
ABSTRACT
Rasaausadhis are the backbone of Ayurveda therapeutics. Bhasma Kalpana comprises of conversion of metals and minerals into suitable and acceptable form. In Rasa Shastra, Rajata (Silver) stands as an important metal. Rajata in itself is comparatively less explored and best advocated in classical texts for Medha, Smritikara, Naadi Daurbalyahara, Rasayana and others. But Rajata cannot be directly indicated for consumption. It needs to undergo various classical procedures like Shodhana and Marana to make it fit for the body when given internally. Thus Rajata is converted into Rajata Bhasma after it undergoes Shodhana and Bhasmikarana procedures where it is processed with organic matter, followed by the Puta Samskara which convert it into micro fine powder. Rajata Bhasma is a very popular organo-metallic preparation. Keeping above things in consideration, the present study was designed to compare two different methods of preparation of Rajata Bhasma given in the classical Ayurvedic texts prescribed in the Drug and Cosmetic Act, namely Rasa Tarangini and Ayurveda Prakash respectively.
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