Parada Shodhana (Purification of Mercury) by Classical Method
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
In ancient literature Rasashastra, Rasa or Parada (Mercury) has been described to be of divine origin. The importance of Parada (mercury) in Rasa texts is mentioned for Rasa Chikitsa. In Rasashastra the process of Shodhana is having a greater importance hence wide range of purification methods are described for each metal & minerals including Parada (mercury). The literary meaning of ‘Shodhana’ is purification but in Rasashastra Shodhana is a Samskara (process or procedure) which essentially brings out modifications or alteration in properties along with removal of impurities from the metal or mineral. Present study deals with the purification of Parada (mercury) mentioned in the classics making it therapeutically potential. Aims and objectives- Purification of Parada (mercury) was carried out classically as per the Rasa Tarangini reference and its organoleptic characters were observed. Materials and Methods- in Ayurveda different references by different authors are available for Shodhana of Parada. For the present study mercury was triturated with equal quantity of Sudha Churna (limestone) in a stone mortar for 36 hours. Further it was triturated again with Lashuna Kalka (garlic paste) and Saindhava (salt) continuously for 8 hours together. Detailed observations and organoleptic characters were noted during the procedure. Result and conclusion- This method was chosen; as the ingredients are easily available. Total quantity of mercury taken was- 500g and obtained quantity of Parada from Sudha Churna was– 439g, further from Lashuna Kalka obtained quantity of mercury was 365g. Following this method of Shodhana (purification) mercury can be purified and used for various pharmaceutical procedures also as an ingredient in various formulations making it potent therapeutically.
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Kajree Pardeshi, Vinay Kadibagil
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