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FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF MASHI- AN OVERVIEW

Swapnil S. Tirmanwar*, Prateek D. Dhokne, Jagruti Thaware, Samiksha Ajmire, Kajal S. Prasad and Rakshika M. Agarwal

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Abstract

Mashi is a black-colored powder that is made by burning plant or animal-based ingredients. It is prepared by either using an open vessel or a closed vessel. During the preparation of Mashi, a certain amount of energy is applied to the raw material, which reduces its bulk and helps to bring out the hidden chemical constituents. This process can also lead to the formation of new therapeutic chemical compounds. Mashi is an affordable and easy-to-prepare formulation. This review aims to highlight different Mashi formulations mentioned in Ayurvedic texts and also introduce formulations used by Ayurvedic practitioners that are not mentioned in the texts. Researchers should study Mashi in detail to establish its identity, purity, and therapeutic activity.

Keywords: Mashi, Formulation, Ayurveda, herbal.