ROLE OF AYURVEDIC METHODS IN RASASHASTRA W.S.R. TO THE PREPARATION OF RASAAUSADHI

Abstract

Ancient science Ayurveda merge different concept to serve for healthy society, some of these concepts are associated with the prevention and treatment of critical diseases. Ayurveda encompasses various approaches for healthy living and concept of Rasashastra is the one of them which deals with drugs prepared from mineral and metal origin. The history of Rasashastra originates from the utilization of mercury, regarded as Rasa Dravya. The drugs prepared under the principle of Rasashastra are termed as Rasa-Aushadhi which prepared from different approaches including Murchana, Mardana, Rodhana, Jarana and Shodhna, etc. This article highlights Ayurvedic perspective on the preparative methods of Rasa Dravyas and their clinical significance.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Rasashastra, Aushadhi, Bhaishjya Kalpna