Abstract

A REVIEW ON VARIOUS HEMAGARBH POTTALI RASA IN AYURVEDIC CLASSICS

Dr. Priyanka Gomase* and Dr. Prashant Bedarkar

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Abstract

Introduction: Rasaushadhi are integral part of Ayurveda, and describes the use of metals and minerals for chronic disorders in various combinations, dosage forms. In Rasashastra four types of Rasakalpa are described i.e. Khalviya kalpana, Parpati kalpana, Kupipakwa rasayana and Pottali kalpana. Pottali Kalpana is a consolidated form of mercurial preparation, which incorporates the Pota Bandha of Parada. Thus, reviewing Hemagarbha Pottali Rasa is the main objective of this article. Material and Methods: Available literature related to Hemagarbha Pottali Rasa were searched from available printed form of Classics, and various text books, journals, web-based search engines source were referred for updated research data. Results: In Ayurvedic classics, various types of Hemgarbha pottali Rasa were mentioned and their method of preparation, contents, physical properties of different Pottalis are different. Therefore, Hemagarbh pottali Rasa is the most common Pottali described in almost all classics, almost 36 references are available from various classical texts of Rasashastra in the name of Hemagarbh Pottali Rasa,. Conclusion: The specific technique were developed for potentiating the constituents and forming a complex with high therapeutic efficacy.

Keywords: Hemagarbha Pottali Rasa, Pottali Rasayana, Rasamritam.