2012
DOI: 10.4103/0257-7941.103181
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Pharmaceutical study of Yashadabhasma

Abstract: Background:Rasashastra is a branch which deals with the pharmaceutics of Rasaoushadhis. Bhasmas are one among such Rasaoushadhis which are known for their low doses and fast action. A verse from Rasaratnasamuchchaya says that the bhasma prepared by using Mercury as media is of best quality.Materials and Methods:Following this principle, Yashadabhasma (Zinc calx) was prepared by subjecting it to Samanya shodhana (general purification method for all metals), Vishesha shodhana (specific putification method for Zi… Show more

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“…Rasashastra and Bhaishajya kalpana deal with pharmaceutical preparation which should be carried out with vigilance (12,13). The stepwise mechanism mentioned in the text is to be carried out genuinely to obtain the best therapeutic outcome in terms of patient compliance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Rasashastra and Bhaishajya kalpana deal with pharmaceutical preparation which should be carried out with vigilance (12,13). The stepwise mechanism mentioned in the text is to be carried out genuinely to obtain the best therapeutic outcome in terms of patient compliance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…and then the crucible was closed with the lid and placed inside Muffle Furnace. Heat was given according to Bhojashettar et al [11] Highest temperature attained was 1010°C which was maintained for 1 hour and the total duration of heat treatment was …”
Section: Methods Of Preparation Of Kushta Kharmohra Methods 2 (Kkm2)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[11] After cooling, kushta was removed from furnace [ Figure 8] and powdered in a mortar [ Figure 9] and the finished product [ Figure 10] was preserved in an air-tight bottle. ratio [14] , Carr's index [15] were evaluated in density tester.…”
Section: Physicochemical Parametersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The latter has a metallic base but ordinarily does not contain active metal, since the metal is converted into an ash or oxide and forms an organometallic compound with a number of organic materials used for trituration as Bhavana Dravya [94, 95]. …”
Section: Indian Herbal Medicine (Ihm)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Kasthoushadhies (herbal preparations) and Rasaoushadhies (herbo-bio-mineral-metallic preparations) are the two major groups of IMM preparations [ 93 ]. The latter has a metallic base but ordinarily does not contain active metal, since the metal is converted into an ash or oxide and forms an organometallic compound with a number of organic materials used for trituration as Bhavana Dravya [ 94 , 95 ].…”
Section: Indian Herbal Medicine (Ihm)mentioning
confidence: 99%