A Review on the Anti- Poisonous Formulations in Parishista of Rasa Tarangini

Abstract

Rasashastra and Bhaishajya kalpana is the science that deals with Ayurveda pharmaceutics. Various literature of rasashastra is available, one such treatise is Rasa Tarangini that deals with the description of different rasa dravyas. At the end of the chapters is an annexure mentioned. An interesting fact is that many simple and unique formulations are described in this part that is indicated in various disorders. Among which eight formulations are mentioned for the management of animate poisons. A literary review suggests that most of these formulations are a combination of herbo-mineral drugs that are very simple. These mineral drugs mentioned have anti-poisonous action and the herbs are alexiteric.

Pharmaceutical and Physico-Chemical Study of Shilajit Bhasma

“…[11] Second sample was purified by soaking the raw Shilajit in decoction of Triphala, and drying the same in sun light, and known as Triphala Kwatha Shodhit Shilajit (Suryatapi). [12] The reference for Shodhana (purification) process was taken from Rasa Tantrasar for Ushna Jala Shodhit Shilajit (Agnitapi), [11] and from Rasa Tarangini for Triphala Kwatha Shodhit Shilajit (Suryatapi). [12] The study was approved by Internal Ethical Committee vide IEC No.…”

“…[12] The reference for Shodhana (purification) process was taken from Rasa Tantrasar for Ushna Jala Shodhit Shilajit (Agnitapi), [11] and from Rasa Tarangini for Triphala Kwatha Shodhit Shilajit (Suryatapi). [12] The study was approved by Internal Ethical Committee vide IEC No. IEC-RAC-18/R.S.B.K.-18-M.D.…”

A literary review of Tamra (copper) w.s.r. to its role in Hepatomegaly

“…Tamra Vishesh Shodhana [12] The foil of Ashudhh Tamra are thickly applied on either side with the paste prepared by triturating required quantities of Saindhava Lavana, Nimbu Swarasa together, the foils are now held with Sandansh Yantra heated red hot and dipped in a vessel containing enough quantity of Kanji.…”

“…Tamra Bhasma special properties [15] The Tamra Bhasma obtained after Amritikaran is capable of curing all type of Shakhagata and Koshthagata Roga. It is also useful in Vataj and Kaphaja Roga of Jatrugata Bhaga (neck and above parts)…”