Abstract

PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF SHILAGARBHA POTTALI

Sivakumar B.* and M. S. Krishnamurthy

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Abstract

Pottali is a preparation that developed as a result of Parada Murchana. The act of imbibing definite therapeutic properties in purified mercury in any of the compound formulations (with or without Sulphur) through various pharmaceutical procedures is known as Murchana. Pottali can be characterised as the process of gathering dispersed materials into a compact and comprehensive size, or as the medicine known as Pottali. It possesses qualities like excellent potency, minimal dosage, rapid blood circulation, absorption, rapid onset of the desired effect, portability, and long shelf life. Shilagarbha Pottali is mentioned in the classical text Rasayogasagara, in which the ingredients are Manashila, Parada, Gandhaka, and Suvarna Tanushalaka Khanda. The indications for this formulation include Jwara, Shwasa and Kasa. The pharmaceutical preparation of Shilagarbha Pottali is performed in the present study. Aim: An attempt has been made to do the pharmaceutical study of Shilagarbha Pottali. Method: Shilagarbha Pottali was prepared by the Gandhakadrava method and evaluated for its organoleptic characteristics. Results: The final product of Shilagarbha Pottali was having the desired consistency and quality. Discussion: The pharmaceutical observations while carrying out the practical and the significance of Agni will be emphasized. Conclusion: The pharmaceutical study of Shilagarbha Pottali was successful, and the final product's quality was as anticipated.

Keywords: Shilagarbha Pottali, Rasayogasagara, Gandhakadrava, Jwara, Shwasa, Kasa.