European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDIC REVIEW ON RASA DRAVYA, THEIR SPECIFIC PREPARATION METHODS ACCORDING TO CLASSICAL TEXTS

Dr. Aaftab Ahmad*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda works as the science of wellness; this ancient stream not only concerned with the restoration of the health of an individual but also sets the ground for a healthy society as well as nation. Its concepts are very instrumental in disease prevention as well as their management. Rasashastra is one of the branches of Ayurveda which imparts great importance in clinical practice due to its wide range of therapeutic applicability. This branch utilizes minerals and metals along with herbs for medicinal purpose. The origins of Rasashastra are traceable to the employment of mercury, which was considered a major Rasa Dravya. The effectiveness of Rasa Aushadhi merely depends upon their preparative methods which include Murchana, Mardana, Rodhana, Jarana and Niyamana, etc. Since these processes play a vital role towards the safety and efficacy of Rasa Dravyas thus present article explores various approaches of the preparative techniques of Rasa Dravyas.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Rasa Dravyas, Jarana, Mardana, Mercury.