PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF KUSHTHANASHANA RASA
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Rasashastra is known as ancient medicinal chemistry of the world. Acharya Nagarjuna and its Acharya widely used Parad (Mercury) for preparation of medicines. Parada murchida Rasaushadhi’s divided in 4 main categories as Kharaliya Rasayana, Kupipakva Rasayana, Parpati Rasayana, Pottali Rasayana. Kushthanashana Rasa is also one of the Kharaliya Rasayana also contains one Kupipakva Rasayana (Rasasindoora) as an ingredient. Kushthanashana Rasa is a combination of drugs containing Rasasindoora, Gandhaka, Chitrakmool, Marich, Bakuchi. This Rasa has been mentioned as Sarvakushthavinashana (use in all skin diseases) in Rasaratnasamucchaya grantha as all the contents of this Rasa having the property against skin disorder.
Authors and Affiliations
Poonam Chavan , Anil Chaudhari , R. M. Khiyani , P. S. Swan , M. S. Bhoyar
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