Abstract

REVIEW OF ANALYTICAL STUDY OF GODANTI BHASMA

Vd. Sachin Kalamkar*, Vd. R.M. Suryawanshi and Vd. B.R. Kurkute

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Abstract

Godanti Bhasma is a very versatile Ayurvedic preparation, which became very popular due to its easy availability, cheaper cost of preparation and multiple indications. It is indicated in diseases like pain, fever, gastritis, calcium deficiency, burning sensation, cough, etc. It is globally popular as Gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate), which is soft, white and crystalline mineral, having colour variation due to the presence of the other elements. Few texts like Rasa Tarangini, Rasamritum, Siddha Bhasajya Sangraha and Rasadarpan listed it as Rasa Dravya. During its Bhasma preparation about .th of the initial material is lost. The recent experimental finding suggests it as a very promising formulation for Peptic Ulcer Disease, Pyrexia of unknown origin and also very safe in a dose dependent manner. Godanti Bhasma also used as a Carrier for many drugs.

Keywords: Godanti Bhasma, Rasashastra, Bhasma, appearance, properties.