A REVIEW ON THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION OF SWARNAMAKSHIKA BHASMA
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Bhasmas are multi elemental drugs derived from natural sources, which are administered after subjecting to various processes like shodhana and marana. Swarnamakshika bhasma is one such bhasma explained under maharasa varga and upadhatu of swarna (gold) having a wide range of therapeutic action. It is a best rasayana and is explained as sakalamayaghna; that which destroys all diseases. Swarnamakshika is chemically chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) containing iron and copper as major constituents. Swarnamakshika Bhasma is an independently and extensively prescribed medicine. As it is soumya (mild) formulation containing Fe and Cu and tridosha pacifier, it can be prescribed in almost all diseases even in pregnancy & children with proper anupana and right dose. The current article is to highlight the therapeutic application of swarnamakshika with its probable mode of action.
Authors and Affiliations
Sruthi Nambiar, Vinay R Kadibagil, Gazala Hussain.
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