Abstract

REVIEW ON SWARNARAJVANGESHWAR – A MERCURIAL PREPARATION

Shweta P. Rajadhyaksha* and Varsha Dhage

Abstract

In Rasashastra, Kupipakwa rasayana holds its unique importance as compared to other formulations due to its miraculous effects on chronic ailments, rapid action and low dose. Rasaushadhies especially, Kupipakwa rasayana Nirman is considered as one of the tedious procedure. Particular processes are involved in these preparations which also bear testimony to the great chemical knowledge prevailing in ancient Indian science. Sublimation is the chemical process involved in most of the Kupipakwa rasayana preparation. SWARNARAJVANGESHWAR (SV) is a well known Kupipakwa rasayana for its wide panacea with different anupanas. Parada acts as a catalyst in preparation of SV. In this study, SV is elaborated and its various pharmaceutical procedures, synonyms and properties are discussed. Different text references shows varying proportion of its drugs used and different time duration. Newer manufacturing techniques of SV have been explored in recent researches. SV is an excellent Rasayana, Pramehahar, Medhya, Balya and Netraya. The present review deals with practical work performed, its temperature pattern, precautions to be taken and probable chemistry of SV. This study will definitely prove to be helpful in conceptual understanding of SV and encourage scholars in its preparation.

Keywords: Kupipakwa rasayana, Swarnavanga, References, Properties, Procedure, Temperature pattern.