Abstract

REVIEW OF BHASMA: PILLAR OF AYURVEDIC PHARMACEUTICS

Dr. Sonali Rajkumar Mali, Dr. Neha Ramkrishna Puranik, *Dr. Shubhangi Bharama Bharamgonda and Dr. Sushama Arjun Patil

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Abstract

Bhasma are unique ayurvedic metallic/minerals preparation, treated with herbal juice or decoction which are known to Indian subcontinent since 7th century A.D. and widely recommended for treatment of a variety of chronic ailments. Animal derivatives such as horns, shells, feathers, metallic, non-metallic and herbals are normally administered as Bhasma. A Bhasma means an ash obtained through incineration, the starter material undergoes an elaborate process of purification and this process is followed by the reaction phase, which involves incorporation of some other minerals and/or herbal extract.

Keywords: Bhasma, Nanomedicine, Rasashastra, Rasa dravyaas.