PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SHANKHA BHASMA W.S.R. TO RASACHANDANSHU (DAGDHIKRUT)
*Dr. Mrunmayee Mahesh Patil and Dr. Sheela Pargunde
ABSTRACT
Classical texts have mentioned various methods of drug preparation. Likewise, different methods for the preparation of Shankha Bhasma has been mentioned in various classical texts like Rasatargini, Rasachandanshu, etc. One of the method is Dagdhikaran of Shankha which is more affordable, easier and feasible method. In this study, Shankha Bhasma was prepared using Dagdhikaran method as mentioned in Rasachandanshu. Whole pieces of Conch shell were taken and analysed physico-chemically before and after Dagdhikaran. It is observed that Shankha Bhasma prepared by Dagdhikaran method showed Bhasma siddhi Lakshanas. Hence, it could be used for external application.
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