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A COMPARATIVE PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF DWIGUNAKHYA RASA AND TRIGUNA RASA

Greeshma K.* and B. Vinayachandra Shetty

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Abstract

Dwigunakhya Rasa and Triguna Rasa are the unique herbo-mineral formulations which are explained in the text book Rasendra Sara Samgraha and Sahasrayoga respectively which are mainly indicated in the context of Kampavata (Parkinson’s disease).. Both formulations include same ingredients with different proportions. The ingredients are Hingulottha Parada, Shodhita Gandhaka and Haritaki Choorna. Objectives: To prepare Dwigunakhya Rasa and Triguna Rasa as per the classical methods. Materials and methods: Shodhana of Hingula, preparation of Hingulottha Parada, Shodhana of Gandhaka, preparation of Kajjalies for Dwigunakhya Rasa & Triguna Rasa and preparation of final product of Dwigunakhya Rasa & Triguna Rasa were carried out. Results and Discussion: The yield of Hingula and Gandhaka after Shodhana were 99% and 72% respectively. The yield of Hingulottha Parada was 70.8%. 78g of Dwigunakhya Rasa and 146g of Triguna Rasa were obtained as final product. Conclusion: From pharmaceutical study, it revealed that preparation of Triguna Rasa is comparatively easier.

Keywords: Hingulottha Parada, Gandhaka, Kajjali, Dwigunakhya Rasa, Triguna Rasa.