Abstract

TALASINDURA – A LITERARY REVIEW

Dr. Sumana Patavardhan K. S.*, Dr. Sangeeta Rao and Dr. Vikram S.

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Abstract

Ayurveda, the “science of life” includes herbal, mineral and animal products in the treatment of diseases. These products may also contain certain toxic elements, which when prepared with certain methods, turn as miraculous drugs devoid of their toxicities. One such preparation is Talasindura, whose main ingredient is Shodhita Haratala. It is prepared with a special procedure called Kupipakwa method where due to the sublimation process, the end product is collected at the neck or the base of the specially prepared glass bottle. Usually, the procedure is carried out for 36 to 48 hours of closed heating since Haratala has a high boiling point and requires time to sublime. The end product is the Sindura Varna Talasindura, which is a very good Rasayana as well as Kasashwasahara, Kushtaghna and Vishaghna. An attempt has been made here to enumerate the different types of Talasindura mentioned according to the classical texts of Rasashastra.

Keywords: Talasindura, Kupipakwa, Haratala, Kachakupi, Rasasindura, Talachandrodaya.