Sharangadhara Samhita the authentic text of Ayurveda and is one among the Laghutrayee. The book is bifurcated into three Khanda (Parts) naming Prathama, Madhyama, Uttara Khanda. There are 7 chapters in Prathama khanda, 12 in Madhyama khanda and 13 in Uttara khanda. The salient features of the book are Nadi Pareksha (Pulse examination), Pharmacological terms, Principles and practice of pharmaceutics with number of Formulation. In this work an attempt has been done to review complete book to search the use of rasa dravya (Mineral drugs). The rasa dravya which were used as an ingredient, as anupana (adjuvant), used for storage purposes and also in cooking were enlisted in the present work. The book is more focused to Bhaishajya Kalpana, but the author has given importance to Rasa Dravyas also. A few purifications, incineration of metals and minerals are also mentioned in this book. In total 35 metals and minerals, 5 ratnas (Gems) and 13 bhasmas are explained.
Purpose:Each mineral is unique in this universe in its perception. Minerals are defined as naturally occurring, inorganic substances with a definite chemical composition and a regular internal crystalline structure (Gribble 1988). The identity of these depends on their physical, chemical or optical properties. Mineralogy a branch of science has its existence since 17th century. Being a part of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, Rasashastra deals with a number of minerals categorized under Maharasa, Uparasa etc. These are identified on the basis of grahya lakshana mentioned in the books of Rasashastra documented from 8th century itself. Thus, it is evident that the science of mineralogy as it is practiced presently has its origin almost 1300 years back. 1. To find the features of minerals in the books of Rasashastra and to compare them with the properties of minerals as per Mineralogy. 2. To prove that the knowledge of identifying a mineral based on certain feature existed in India before development of mineralogy.Method:A literary research was undertaken to list out the grahya lakshanas of Rasadravyas mentioned in the literatures of Rasasashtra. An attempt was made to compare them with the equivalent properties of minerals. Only such literatures of Rasashastra which had their existence before 17th century were preferred for present study.Result:The grahya lakshanas mentioned in classical books of Rasasashtra were found to be very much comparable with the physical properties of minerals.Conclusion:This literary research justifies that the ancient scholars of Rasasashtra were able to identify the minerals based on their physical properties many centuries before the mineralogy had its existence.
Number of Metals and Minerals are described in Rasashastra (Iatrochemistry). Kousheyashma (Asbestos) is one such mineral drug listed under group of Sikata varga (Silicates). The details of this drug are not found in authoritative texts of Ayurveda. Recent books of Rasashastra have a brief description of this drug. Few formulations described in Ayurveda books of Malayalam contain this drug as one of ingredient. More details about pharmaceutical processing of this mineral drug is mentioned in literatures of Siddha system of Medicine. Kalnar, Kannaram, Hiravi, Sangaresha, Ratinara and Asbestos are the vernacular names of the drug Kousheyashma. A thorough electronic and print search was done related to formulations of Kousheyashma. It was found that there were 18 formulations of the study drug of varied dosage forms.
Introduction: Sneha kalpana (oleaginous preparations) is commonly prescribed Ayurvedic dosage form and it is the preparation of various kinds of medicated oils and ghee. Karaviradya taila is medicated oil preparation used externally in the form of abhyanga (massage) for lomashatana (depilation). Objectives: To prepare and carry out the physico-chemical analysis of karaviradya taila. Materials and Methods: Karaviradya taila was prepared by general method of taila kalpana i.e ¼:1:4 and analytical study like organoleptic characters and physico- chemical parameters were carried out based on the references available in the laboratory guide for the analysis of Ayurveda and Siddha formulation. Results and Discussion: The total oil obtained was 85% and the loss was 15%. Organoleptic characters of karaviradya taila showed translucent green viscous liquid with alkaline odor, Physico- chemical parameters like pH, specific gravity, viscosity, total suspended solids, and refractive index were tested. The increased Saponification value of karaviradya taila indicates the rate of absorption, low acid value of karaviradya taila indicates less chance of decomposition of taila. Evaporation of moisture contents in karaviradya taila leads to the decrease in rancidity factors. Peroxide value and iodine value of karaviradya taila indicates the primary oxidation. Conclusion: Karaviradya taila is a sneha kalpana mainly indicated for loma shatana (depilation). Local applications is beneficial because they are quickly absorbable, protect the skin and promotes percutaneous absorption of incorporated drug. The results of pharmaceutical and analytical study of karaviradya taila can be considered as the preliminary standards for the preparation of karaviradya taila. Keywords: Lomashatana, Karaviradyataila, Bahirparimarjana chikitsa, Sneha kalpana, Depilation, Hair Removal.
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