Abstract

REVIEW STUDY ON MODERN EQUIPMENTS RECENT ERA IN RASASHASTRA

Dr. Sushmita H.*, Dr. Jayashree D. Kotabagi and Dr. M. B. Rudrapuri

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Abstract

Rasashastra is a specialized branch of Ayurveda which deals mainly with metals and minerals. Mercury is a core member of this ancient science. The pharmaceutical preparations are made under this science has an integral part of Ayurvedic therapeutics. After long and rigorous pharmaceutical procedures these metals and minerals are converted in to such a form that they can show their therapeutic efficacy without any adverse effect. Shodhan, Maran, Jarana, Murchhana, Patana, Satvapatana etc. are the procedures which are used for the preparation of various formulations. In ancient times Rasacharyas developed various equipment’s and tools to perform these complex procedures. The tools and arrangements by which we can control the procedures of preparation in Rasashastra they are called as “Yantras. In present work, an attempt has been made to provide the information regarding “Yantras” used in the ancient and recent era with modern equipment”.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Yantras, Modern equipment’s.