A BOOK REVIEW ON SIDDHA BHESHAJA MANIMALA
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Rasashastra (Indian alchemy) forms the basis of Ayurveda pharmaceutics. Many literatures are available in the form of Sanskrit texts containing the matter pertaining to preparation of drugs from metal and mineral origin. The book Siddha Bheshaja Manimanla has given contribution to both herbal & mineral preparations. Devotion towards gurus & gods shows the simplicity of this book. Each chapter is divided as there on respective specifications. This book is mainly in samgrahatmka (commentary style) & poetic style of writing. Separate chapters are given for each disease with their own chikitsa prayogas (treatment applications). Importance of Parada Shodhana (purification of mercury) with related samsakaras (processing) is explained showing the importance towards Rasoushadhis (herbo-mineral medicines). Present paper will highlight the framework of Siddha Bheshaja Manimala, providing information about the author, text and uniqueness. It will also throw a light towards contribution of Siddha Bheshaja Manimala in the field of Ayurveda.
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C H Arun, Gazala Hussain, Madhur Shobita, Ganti Y Basavaraj
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