European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CRITICAL ASPECTS OF RASASHASTRA WSR TO FORMULATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

Dr. Shilpa Dhanyakumar Divase* and Dr. Sunil C. Bakare

ABSTRACT

Rasashastra is the branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda which deals with the herbo-metallic preparations to provide the faster treatment in comparison with the simple herbal preparations. Herbo-metallic preparations are prepared after various processing and thus they have a higher rate of bioavailability. Various techniques such as Jarana, Shodhana, Putta etc. are employed to increase the bioavailability and to reduce the toxic effects of the components. Everything which appears to be a blessing should be used wisely. Formulations comprising of metals and herbs must be prepared appropriately and should be indicated after considering certain factors such as Prakriti of the patient, Pathya, Roga, its Hetu etc. Ayurveda focuses not only on physical health but also on the mental health equally. Thus everything which is given to the body should be given in a appropriate dosage, through appropriate delivery form. This article represent the various aspects of Rasashastra such as formulations, precautions in detail.

Keywords: Formulation, Ayurveda, Rasashstra, Shodhana, Prakriti, Roga.