Abstract

A CLINICAL APPRAISEMENT OF TANKANA ON ITS THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY IN AYURVEDA

Dr. S. Teja Deep*, Dr. Ch. Sridurga and Dr. G. Ramesh Babu

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Abstract

Tankana has been used in Ayurveda since ancient times. In Rasa shastra which is known as Indian Alchemy, it has been categorised under Kshara varga i.e Alkali. Borax is naturally occurring mineral found in evaporite deposits which are produced by the recurrent evaporation of seasonal lakes. The Chemical Formula of borax is Sodium tetraborate decahydrate and Chemical Formula is Na2B4O7, 10H2O. Borax is a toxic substance and poses an unacceptable risk to human health when used directly. So it is purified in various methods in Ayurveda to obtain Shuddha Tankana. Shuddha Tankana has great medicinal value as Muco-Expectorant, Anti-Microbial, Anti-Fungal, Diuretic and is also used as an antidote for Aconite. It has a wide range of therapeutic applications including diseases like vrana(ulcers), Shwasa(Asthma), Kasa(Cough), and Hridya(Heart diseases). The present study focuses on Therapeutic value of Tankana in Ayurveda.

Keywords: Tankana, Borax, Therapeutic use, Ayurveda.