Abstract

AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF LAUHA RASAYANA

Amit Kumar Sharma*, Reetesh Ramnani, Rajendra Prasad Sharma and Sanjay Kumar

Abstract

In Ayurveda the analytical techniques always have been mentioned in classical texts to understand the quality of the end product e.g. "Gatarasatva" of Kwatha Dravyas indicate the completion of Paka. Even since the time of Veda physic-chemical properties of various drugs (Like Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, and Prabhava) have been established. Various refrences are found in Sharanghdhar Samhita and Bhava Prakash also. But with the advancement of science various modern techniques and tools are developed to evaluate and validate formulations scientifically. Here, a step has been made to lay down standard for quality of Lauha Rasayana preparation. After the preparation of Lauha Rasayana, prior to its administration, for safety and efficacy, were assessed on various analytical parameters. The detailed analytical study and results were documented.

Keywords: Gatarasatva, Lauha Rasayana, Sharanghdhar Samhita.