ASPECTS RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF FORMULATIONS BASED ON RASA SHASTRA PRINCIPLES
Abstract
Ayurveda concept of Rasashastra deals with the preparations and therapeutic utilization of Rasa drugs which mainly prepared from mineral, metal and precious elements, etc. These drugs prepared using various approaches including Sodhana and Marana, etc. These drugs due to the presence of vital elements offer several therapeutic benefits in many health ailments. The manufacturing process of such drugs involves several procedures such as; Mardana, Murchana and Samkramana, etc. These manufacturing processes not only eliminate toxicity of mental or minerals but also enhance therapeutic value of herbo-metallic formulations. It is very essential to follow correct manufacturing process while preparing Rasa Dravyas. It is stated that improper manufacturing process not only affect therapeutic value of Rasa Dravyas but also imparts toxic effects thus it is prerequisite to adopt and follow prescribed method to manufacture Rasa formulations. The purification of Rasa Dravyas is very important therefore this article discusses some key aspect related to the manufacturing process of Rasa Dravyas.References
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