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International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, Jan 6, 2024

Metals have been an important group of drugs inAyurvedic medical system. Gold, the noble metal ha... more Metals have been an important group of drugs inAyurvedic medical system. Gold, the noble metal has been used in Ayurveda since more than 3000 yrs and references pertaining to its therapeutic use can be foundin the ancient classics like Charaka samhita, Sushruta samhita, Kashyapa samhita etc. Gold is possessed with properties like medhya (intelligence enhancer), vrishya (aphrodiasiac), and rasayana (rejuvenation) etc. It is used as an independent therapeutic agent and also as part of variousforms of compound formulationslike Swarnabhasma, Vasantakusumakararasa, Swarnaparpati, Makaradwaja and Hemagarbha pottalietc. Swarnaprashana, an administration of gold to infants and children is one of popular usages of gold nowadays in India. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to summarize advocations for administration of gold by different Ayurvedic classics.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2012

was first to introduce it in A yurveda and also first to describe its pharmacological properties ... more was first to introduce it in A yurveda and also first to describe its pharmacological properties and actions. T.an kan.a, the drug popularly known in A yurveda is one among three best alkalis (ks.a –ra-traya) and has been extensively used in Rasasƒastra, the branch of A yurveda dealing mainly with herbo-mineralo-metallic preparations; both as a therapeutic agent and a pharmaceutical agent in the various processing techniques of rasaus.adhis like purification (sƒodhana), incineration (bhasmī karn.a/ma ran.a) and metal extraction (sattvapatana) etc since 8th century AD onwards even through its use in alchemical processes were prevalent from 8th – 13th century AD. The earliest uses were for skin, aphrodisiac applications and fever. The combinational use of aconite and borax to increase the safety profile of aconite in therapeutics was advocated clearly during 17th century in the book Ayurveda Prakasƒa, although such usage was prevalent before. Dosages for its external uses on skin evolved from powder, paste to lipid formulations (sneha kalpana–s) and later ointments. An effort has been made to compile the major pharmaceutico – therapeutic uses of borax from the ancient to modern period, with the historical perspective by referring all the important texts of A yurveda with a special screening through the texts of Rasasƒastra.

Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine, Mar 31, 2014

International Journal

Abstract: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs) are those conditions usually attributed to dramatic shifts in... more Abstract: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs) are those conditions usually attributed to dramatic shifts in the way humans live their lives, and are an object of medical attention and thus the cause of concern. Continuous usage of conventional medicine for these diseases may produce ...

International Journal

Abstract: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs) are those conditions usually attributed to dramatic shifts in... more Abstract: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs) are those conditions usually attributed to dramatic shifts in the way humans live their lives, and are an object of medical attention and thus the cause of concern. Continuous usage of conventional medicine for these diseases may produce ...

E very civilization has its own unique cuisine and cooking styles, and so is the Indian civilizat... more E very civilization has its own unique cuisine and cooking styles, and so is the Indian civilization. Indian cookery was significantly influenced by Ayurveda, its indigenous healthcare system that emphasizes dietary regimen for both the healthy and the ill. Ayurveda prescribes many daily food items as drugs in various medicinal formulations. Thus, Indian cooking is known for its medicinal properties. There are various dietary preparations (patthya kalpanās) explained in Ayurveda with specific indications of diseases and treatment methods. On the other side, there are various classic books written exclusively on cookery like Bhojana kutūhalam by Raghunātha Pandita, kṣemakutūhala by Kṣemaśarman, Pākacandrika by Annaji Ballala Bapata Indurakara Vaidya and Śiva tattva ratnākara. Pāka darpaṇam is one such Indian text on traditional cooking written by King Nala of Niṣidha kingdom. Pāka literally means cooking or cooked food and darpaṇa means mirror. Thus title indicates that the work refl...

Ancient Science of Life, 2013

Hong Kong Asiamed Publish House, Aug 2012

Manahshila (realgar, arsenic disulphide) has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times ... more Manahshila (realgar, arsenic disulphide) has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times for the treatment of conditions such as skin diseases, cough, asthma, certain eye diseases, and psychological disorders etc. Shodhana (purification) is an integral part of Ayurvedic processing especially for poisonous substances before they can be used for therapeutic purposes. In the case of Manahshila, which contains the heavy metal arsenic, it is advised that it should be purified optionally by carrying out seven levigations (Bhavana) of Zingiber officinalis Roscoe. (Ardraka) juice. A Shodhana of Manahshila was carried out and both Ashodhita Manahshila (AM – unpurified realgar) and Ardraka Shodhita Manahshila (ASM – realgar purified with ginger juice) were investigated by examination of the relevant physico – chemical parameters, quantitative elemental analysis, including the percentage of arsenic using atomic absorption spectrometry, particle size analysis using laser diffraction, and identification of chemical moieties using X – ray diffraction. A significant change was found in the particle size distribution where 50% of the AM particles were found to be 54.18 µm. while the figure for ASM was 15.55 µm. There was no change in the chemical composition and both AM and ASM remained as arsenic disulphide.

Arya Vaidyan, Arya Vaidya Shala Kottakkal, Jul 2012

Kshara (Alkali), the alkaline group of medicinal substances have been emphasized throughout the c... more Kshara (Alkali), the alkaline group of medicinal substances have been emphasized throughout the classical literature for various purposes. They are obtained from water soluble ash of the drugs of plant origin. These preparations possess corroding and dehydrating action and are mainly used for reduction of mass or lump, drying excess fluidity or vitiated Kapha and in conditions such as Arsha (Haemorroid), Gulma (Abdominal lump), Arbuda (Tumour), Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome) and Shotha (Oedema) etc. Considering it as an anushastra (para-surgical instrument), A number of formulations and prescriptions with Kshara, found in different contexts of Caraka Samhita. The review is expected to provide an insight about the introduction and evolution of Kshara in Ayurvedic therapeutics.

Borax, chemically known as Sodium pyroborate (Na2B4O7 10H2O) has been used in Āyurveda since more... more Borax, chemically known as Sodium pyroborate (Na2B4O7 10H2O) has been used in Āyurveda since more than 2500 years. Suśruta saṃhitā was first to introduce it in Āyurveda and also first to describe its pharmacological properties and actions. Ṭaṅkaṇa, the drug popularly known in Āyurveda is one of among three best alkalis (Kṣāratraya) and has been extensively used in Rasaśāstra, the branch of Āyurveda dealing mainly with herbo-mineralo-metallic preparations; both as a therapeutic agent and a pharmaceutical agent in the various processing techniques of Rasauṣadhies like purification (Śodhana), incineration (Bhasmīkarṇa/Mārana) and metal extraction (Sattvapātana) etc. since 8th century AD till now while its use in alchemical processes were prevalent from 8th – 13th century AD. The earliest uses were for skin, aphrodisiac applications and fever. The combinational use of aconite and borax to increase the safety profile of aconite in therapeutics was advocated clearly during 17th century in the book Āyurveda Prakāśa although such usage was prevalent before itself. Dosage forms of its external use on skin evolved from powder, paste to lipid formulations (sneha kalpanās) and later ointments. An effort has been made to compile the major pharmaceutico – therapeutic uses of borax from the ancient to modern period, with the historical perspective by referring all the important texts of Āyurveda with a special screening through the texts of Rasaśāstra.

International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, Jan 6, 2024

Metals have been an important group of drugs inAyurvedic medical system. Gold, the noble metal ha... more Metals have been an important group of drugs inAyurvedic medical system. Gold, the noble metal has been used in Ayurveda since more than 3000 yrs and references pertaining to its therapeutic use can be foundin the ancient classics like Charaka samhita, Sushruta samhita, Kashyapa samhita etc. Gold is possessed with properties like medhya (intelligence enhancer), vrishya (aphrodiasiac), and rasayana (rejuvenation) etc. It is used as an independent therapeutic agent and also as part of variousforms of compound formulationslike Swarnabhasma, Vasantakusumakararasa, Swarnaparpati, Makaradwaja and Hemagarbha pottalietc. Swarnaprashana, an administration of gold to infants and children is one of popular usages of gold nowadays in India. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to summarize advocations for administration of gold by different Ayurvedic classics.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2012

was first to introduce it in A yurveda and also first to describe its pharmacological properties ... more was first to introduce it in A yurveda and also first to describe its pharmacological properties and actions. T.an kan.a, the drug popularly known in A yurveda is one among three best alkalis (ks.a –ra-traya) and has been extensively used in Rasasƒastra, the branch of A yurveda dealing mainly with herbo-mineralo-metallic preparations; both as a therapeutic agent and a pharmaceutical agent in the various processing techniques of rasaus.adhis like purification (sƒodhana), incineration (bhasmī karn.a/ma ran.a) and metal extraction (sattvapatana) etc since 8th century AD onwards even through its use in alchemical processes were prevalent from 8th – 13th century AD. The earliest uses were for skin, aphrodisiac applications and fever. The combinational use of aconite and borax to increase the safety profile of aconite in therapeutics was advocated clearly during 17th century in the book Ayurveda Prakasƒa, although such usage was prevalent before. Dosages for its external uses on skin evolved from powder, paste to lipid formulations (sneha kalpana–s) and later ointments. An effort has been made to compile the major pharmaceutico – therapeutic uses of borax from the ancient to modern period, with the historical perspective by referring all the important texts of A yurveda with a special screening through the texts of Rasasƒastra.

Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine, Mar 31, 2014

International Journal

Abstract: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs) are those conditions usually attributed to dramatic shifts in... more Abstract: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs) are those conditions usually attributed to dramatic shifts in the way humans live their lives, and are an object of medical attention and thus the cause of concern. Continuous usage of conventional medicine for these diseases may produce ...

International Journal

Abstract: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs) are those conditions usually attributed to dramatic shifts in... more Abstract: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs) are those conditions usually attributed to dramatic shifts in the way humans live their lives, and are an object of medical attention and thus the cause of concern. Continuous usage of conventional medicine for these diseases may produce ...

E very civilization has its own unique cuisine and cooking styles, and so is the Indian civilizat... more E very civilization has its own unique cuisine and cooking styles, and so is the Indian civilization. Indian cookery was significantly influenced by Ayurveda, its indigenous healthcare system that emphasizes dietary regimen for both the healthy and the ill. Ayurveda prescribes many daily food items as drugs in various medicinal formulations. Thus, Indian cooking is known for its medicinal properties. There are various dietary preparations (patthya kalpanās) explained in Ayurveda with specific indications of diseases and treatment methods. On the other side, there are various classic books written exclusively on cookery like Bhojana kutūhalam by Raghunātha Pandita, kṣemakutūhala by Kṣemaśarman, Pākacandrika by Annaji Ballala Bapata Indurakara Vaidya and Śiva tattva ratnākara. Pāka darpaṇam is one such Indian text on traditional cooking written by King Nala of Niṣidha kingdom. Pāka literally means cooking or cooked food and darpaṇa means mirror. Thus title indicates that the work refl...

Ancient Science of Life, 2013

Hong Kong Asiamed Publish House, Aug 2012

Manahshila (realgar, arsenic disulphide) has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times ... more Manahshila (realgar, arsenic disulphide) has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times for the treatment of conditions such as skin diseases, cough, asthma, certain eye diseases, and psychological disorders etc. Shodhana (purification) is an integral part of Ayurvedic processing especially for poisonous substances before they can be used for therapeutic purposes. In the case of Manahshila, which contains the heavy metal arsenic, it is advised that it should be purified optionally by carrying out seven levigations (Bhavana) of Zingiber officinalis Roscoe. (Ardraka) juice. A Shodhana of Manahshila was carried out and both Ashodhita Manahshila (AM – unpurified realgar) and Ardraka Shodhita Manahshila (ASM – realgar purified with ginger juice) were investigated by examination of the relevant physico – chemical parameters, quantitative elemental analysis, including the percentage of arsenic using atomic absorption spectrometry, particle size analysis using laser diffraction, and identification of chemical moieties using X – ray diffraction. A significant change was found in the particle size distribution where 50% of the AM particles were found to be 54.18 µm. while the figure for ASM was 15.55 µm. There was no change in the chemical composition and both AM and ASM remained as arsenic disulphide.

Arya Vaidyan, Arya Vaidya Shala Kottakkal, Jul 2012

Kshara (Alkali), the alkaline group of medicinal substances have been emphasized throughout the c... more Kshara (Alkali), the alkaline group of medicinal substances have been emphasized throughout the classical literature for various purposes. They are obtained from water soluble ash of the drugs of plant origin. These preparations possess corroding and dehydrating action and are mainly used for reduction of mass or lump, drying excess fluidity or vitiated Kapha and in conditions such as Arsha (Haemorroid), Gulma (Abdominal lump), Arbuda (Tumour), Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome) and Shotha (Oedema) etc. Considering it as an anushastra (para-surgical instrument), A number of formulations and prescriptions with Kshara, found in different contexts of Caraka Samhita. The review is expected to provide an insight about the introduction and evolution of Kshara in Ayurvedic therapeutics.

Borax, chemically known as Sodium pyroborate (Na2B4O7 10H2O) has been used in Āyurveda since more... more Borax, chemically known as Sodium pyroborate (Na2B4O7 10H2O) has been used in Āyurveda since more than 2500 years. Suśruta saṃhitā was first to introduce it in Āyurveda and also first to describe its pharmacological properties and actions. Ṭaṅkaṇa, the drug popularly known in Āyurveda is one of among three best alkalis (Kṣāratraya) and has been extensively used in Rasaśāstra, the branch of Āyurveda dealing mainly with herbo-mineralo-metallic preparations; both as a therapeutic agent and a pharmaceutical agent in the various processing techniques of Rasauṣadhies like purification (Śodhana), incineration (Bhasmīkarṇa/Mārana) and metal extraction (Sattvapātana) etc. since 8th century AD till now while its use in alchemical processes were prevalent from 8th – 13th century AD. The earliest uses were for skin, aphrodisiac applications and fever. The combinational use of aconite and borax to increase the safety profile of aconite in therapeutics was advocated clearly during 17th century in the book Āyurveda Prakāśa although such usage was prevalent before itself. Dosage forms of its external use on skin evolved from powder, paste to lipid formulations (sneha kalpanās) and later ointments. An effort has been made to compile the major pharmaceutico – therapeutic uses of borax from the ancient to modern period, with the historical perspective by referring all the important texts of Āyurveda with a special screening through the texts of Rasaśāstra.