Abstract

A REVIEW OF PARPATI KALPANA W.S.R TO TAMRA PARPATI

Dr. Vijetha S.*, Dr. Basavarajeshwari and Dr. M. B. Rudrapuri

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Abstract

Rasashastra a boon of Ayurveda, mainly deals with therapeutic utilization of metals and minerals, numerous formulations are prepared out of Parada namely Khalviya Rasayana (medicine is prepared by grinding the ingredients in khalva yantra), Parpati Rasayana (thin flake like medicine), Pottali Rasayana (medicine prepared in cloth), Kupipakwa Rasayana(medicine prepared in bottle). The historical evidence of Parpati kalpana having reference from Chakradatta written by Acharya Chakrapani. Parpati kalpana is known for its distinct and uniform method of prepration, these formulations are named based on the shape and appearance in which we obtain the end product(parpatakrti = papad shape). All the Parpati kalpana generally have same method of prepration but the difference in ingredients makes Parpati having wide range of uses. Parpati Rasayanas have high therapeutic value, potency, Less toxicity and cost effective preparation. A detailed literature review regarding Parpati Kalpana and Tamra parpati is collected here.

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