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INTRODUCTION OF ABHRAK BHASMA IN MANAGEMENT OF KASA ROGA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA - A REVIEW ARTICLE

Vd. Shaikh Awez Ahmed Shaikh Mohammad Isakh, Dr. Shashin Tapare, Dr. Renuka Suryawanshi

Abstract

Abhraka bhasma is a general Rasashastra medicine in Ayurveda stream. It is Abhraka Bhasma, a mineral preparation commonly known in the classical texts of Ayurveda, is one of the most frequently used drugs in Ayurveda. To prepare the Bhasma, selective metallic/mineral origin materials are exposed repeatedly to Puta, which is a traditional method of Bhasma preparation essentially herbomineral training used by all Ayurvedic Vaidyas since long time. Abhraka is essentially Mica (Biotite). Bhasma is nothing but burnt ash. Rasashastra is an Indian metallurgy which pacts with several minerals and herbomineral provisions specially Bhasmas. There are numerous popular Bhasmas in Ayurveda but there is great demand of this Bhasma in Ayurvedic vaidyas. Use of this Bhasma is in multiple disorders, so could be reflect as a major Ayurvedic drug. Need of hour to evaluate its efficacy value as potential Ayurvedic drug in various disorders. As well as importance of Abhraka bhasma as an evidence-based drug. Review of literatures and scientific studies of Abhraka bhasma clearly indicate that there are lot of studies is done on Abhraka bhasmas specially it is physicochemical characteristics, standardization as well as it is therapeutic uses. Abhraka bhasma is indicated in several ailments like Diabetes, Asthma, Paralysis, Neurological condition, Tuberculosis and Acid peptic diseases.[1]

Keywords: Standardization, Abhraka Bhasma, Mica, Ayurveda.