Abstract

BROAD SPECTRUM DYNAMIC PREPARATIONS OF SULFUR

Dr. Nayana A. Chakwate* and Dr. R. D. Patil

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Abstract

Gandhak is the more important element in the entire Rasshastra than Parad. As per modern science, it is sulfur, having the formula S and atomic number 16. According to its appearance and nature, it has various names: Gandhipashana, Putigandha, Shulbari, etc. Gandhak has the ability of bhasmikaran for all loha, so it is listed in Uparasa. The best acceptable Gandhak is the Amalasargandhak. It is the third most useful mineral in the body, so its inadequacy creates lots of diseases. Purified sulfur has a fungicidal and anti-parasitic effect, so it is mainly used in all types of Kushtharog. It is also used in arthritis, Shwas, Kasvyadhi, Rajyakshama, and many more diseased conditions. Gandhak has the power to enhance the qualities of Parad, and formulations like Kajjali, Parpati, Higula, Ras sindoor, and Makrdhwaj are the most potent combinations of Gandhak.

Keywords: Gandhak, Sulfur, Kalp, Aamlsar, Uprasa,Rasayan, Tridoshghna.