Abstract

PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF RASASINDOOR IN ELECTRICAL MUFFLE FURNACE

Dr. Yogesh Madgulwar*, Dr. Raman Belge and Dr. Vinod Ramteke

Abstract

Kupipakwa rasayana is a unique & largely evolved pharmaceutical medication of the four murchita parada yogas. Rasasindoora is a sagandha (with sulphur), sagni (Processing with heat) Kantastha (Near of the bottle) murchita parada yoga, which has mercury (Parada), Sulphur (gandhaka) constituents. It is indicated in improve immunity, improve strength in cardiac diseases, colicky abdominal pain, urinary tract related diseases and digestive problems. kupipakwa rasayana (drug prepared in glass bottle) is one among important medicine introductory styles. Aim: To study pharmaceutical preparation of Rasasindoor in Electric Muffle furnace. Material & Methods: Parad, Gandhaka was procured from certified seller. In present study, Rasasindoor was prepared as per reference of Rasatargini. Pharmaceutical manufacturing of Rasasindoor was carried out at Dept of Rasashastra & Bhaishajyakalpana, Shri ayurved Mahavidyalya, Nagpur. Observation & Results: Melting of kajjali (Black lustreless unpredictable emulsion) was observed at 400 ̊C. Maximum temperature needed for product was 600 ̊C. Final yeild of 69 gm was observed in medication of Rasa sindoor. Conclusion: Rasasindoor is Sagandha, Bhairdhuma, Kantastha Kupipakwa Rasayana (Sublimated emulsion formed in glass bottle). It can be prepared in 12 hrs following classical guidelines.

Keywords: Rasasindoor, Kupipakwa, Kanthastha, Mercury, Sulphur, VEMF, Valukayantra.