GENERAL CONCEPTS OF RASA-SHASTRA AND AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVES OF RASA DRAVYAS W.S.R. TO THEIR MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE
Abstract
The medical science of originated from India named “Ayurveda” and this science not only deals with plant or animal based drugs but also encompasses many theories related to the therapeutic importance of mineral and mental based formulation. The Rasa-Shastra is one the modality of ancient Ayurveda which deals with preparation and therapeutic utilization of mineral & metal based formulations. These formulations mainly prepared from Parad (mercury) which recognized as Rasa element in classical Ayurveda. These formulations possess enormous therapeutic values like; antioxidant property, rejuvenation effect, stress relieving action, sexual stimulants and helps in many metabolic disorders such as; Madhumeha and Sthoulya. The main theory of Rasa Shastra helps to converts non-compatible metal or mineral into compatible form, in this regards ancient philosopher presented many techniques like; Mardana, Murchana, Niyamana, Jarana and Samkramana, etc. Rasa-Shastra theories need to be explored in modern scenario; therefore this article summarizes some critical aspect of Rasa-Shastra.
Key-words: Ayurveda, Rasa-Shastra, Therapeutic, Parad
References
Vangasena Vaidyaka Grantha,Editor Kaviraj Shri Shaligramji Vaisya & Shankarlalji Jain, Khemraj Shrikrishnadas, Mumbai, 2003; 376.
Tripathi I, editor. Vagbhatta, Rasaratna Samuchchaya, Adhyaya 28/1. 3rd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Sanskrit Bhavana; 2006. p. 371.
Shastri K N (2000) Sadanand Sharma’s Rasataringini, MotilalBanarasidas Publications, New Delhi, 15, 228.
Gopal Krishna Bhatta, Rasendra Saar Sangraha, with savimarsha ‘Rasavidyotini’Hindi commentary by Dr. Indradev Tripathi, II edition, Chaukhamba Orentalia, Varanasi, Year-1998.
Chap. II. Qtr 2. Section 6 Chikitsasthanam. II. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia; 1998. Charak Samhita; p. 43. Shloka 30.
Vangasena Vaidyaka Grantha,Editor Kaviraj Shri Shaligramji Vaisya & Shankarlalji Jain, Khemraj Shrikrishnadas, Mumbai, 2003; 376.
Susruta Samhita Hindi Commentary, Editor Kaviraj Ambika dutta Shastri, Su. Ni. 1/40-41, Choukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan Varanasi, 14th Ed. 2003; 1: 321.
Charak Samhita, Editor Pt. Kashinath Shastri & Gorakhnath Chaturvedi, Ch.Chi. 29/5-7 Chaukhambha Bharti Academy, Varanasi, 2001; 2: 820.
Caraka Samhita with Aayurved Dipika commentary by Cakrapaani edited by Vaidya Jadavaji Trikamji Acharya (1984c). Cikitsaa Sthana 1/3/15-23. Choukhmba Sanskrita Sansthan, Varanasi (India).
Kasyapa M, Jivaka V, Vatsya, Samhita K, Sthan S, Adhyaya A. Sthana Sthana, Yonivyapad chikitsitiyam adhyaya. In: Tiwari PV, editor. Kashyap Samhita.1st ed., 18/25. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Vishvabharti; 1997.
