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Komal P. Motghare et.al., Role of Vanaspati Swaras in Pharmaceutics of Rasaushadhi in Various Diseases - Review Through Rasa-Shastra Texts, Int. J. Ayu. Alt. Med., 2015; 3(4):204-206

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ROLE OF VANASPATI SWARAS IN PHARMACEUTICS OF RASAUSHADHI IN VARIOUS

DISEASES - REVIEW THROUGH RASA-SHASTRA TEXTS

Komal P. Motghare1*, Shrikant Solanke2, Vaibhav Yeokar3, Suresh K. Khalale4

1. M.D. Scholar, Dept. of Rasa-Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Contact No. +919860371588, E-mail - [email protected]

2. M.D. Scholar, Dept. of Rasa-Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur,

Contact No. +919960835335, E-mail - [email protected]

3. M.D. Scholar, Dept. of Rasa-Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Contact No. +919970678324, E-mail - [email protected]

4. Asst. Professor, Dept. of Rasa-Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,

Nagpur, Contact No. +919423628397, E-mail - [email protected]

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ABSTRACT: Kajjali is prepared by triturating purified mercury (Shuddha Parad) and purified

sulphar (Shuddha Gandhak ) in various proportions ( Sam-gun, Dwi-gun, Chatur-gun etc.) This Kajjali is itself used as medicine and it also forms a raw material for various pharmaceutical preparations in Rasa-shastra. Kajjali when levigated with juices of specific herbs (Bhavna Sanskar) produces desired effects in specific disease. Many text books like Yog-Ratnakar and Rasatarangini provide positive evidences of use of such Sanskarit Kajjali. For example, Kajjali when levigated with Amalaki Swaras, can be used in Madatyay. In Vidradhi, Kajjali levigated with Varun Kwath and taken with Varun Kwath as Anupana is useful. This paper focuses on collection of such references through various Rasa-shastra texts.

Key Words: Kajjali, Vanaspati Swaras, Sanskar

INTRODUCTION Ayurveda– literally meaning science of longetivity – puts greater emphasis on prevention and cure of disease, by maintaining positive health through holistic approach. It mainly aims to improve health through use of all possible materials from three natural resources of– herbal, metal/mineral and animal origin. Subsequently, a branch dealing with use of medicines predominantly of metal/mineral origin, emerged by the name ‘Rasashastra’ (Rasa= Mercury, Shastra= Science). The use of Kajjali in medicine started in 8th Century AD during the period of Nagarjuna who was the pioneer of Rasashastra. However, the ingredients of Kajjali viz Parada and Gandhaka are therapeutically used since the period of Charaka Samhita and Sushruta samhita which are dated 7th -8th century B.C.[1],[2]. Kajjali is a prime ingredient of the majority of Rasaushadhies with Vanaspati Swaras Sanskar like Bhavana (triturating) and with Swaras as Anupana (a vehicle taken after medicine), Sahapan (taking together with medicine) & external application. In

such a way Vanaspati Swaras along with Kajjali acts as an effective medicine on various diseases. Such references of Vanaspati Swaras Sanskarit Kajjali are present in Rasa shastra text. So here collections of references of Vanaspati Swaras Sanskarit Kajjali in various diseases are studied. METHOD These being a literary review paper we have searched for various references in Rasa-shastra text .The references are categorized using following criteria.

1. References stating use of Sanskarit Kajjali itself as a medicine in various diseases.

2. References stating use of Sanskarit Kajjali as a raw material in herbo-mineral formulation.

3. References stating use of Sanskarit Kajjali for Aamayik Prayoga (Internal administration )

4. References stating use of Sanskarit Kajjali for external application.

OBSERVATION & RESULT

Table No.1- showing use of sanskarit kajjali itself as a medicine in various diseases Vanaspati Swaras as Bhavana Dravya ( Triturating agent ) Herbomineral formulation Indication

Barbari[3] Kajjali Tamak Shwas, Kaas Dhattur Beej[4] Kajjali Sannipat

Table No.2- showing use of Sanskarit Kajjali as a raw material in herbo-mineral formulation

Vanaspati Swaras as Bhavana Dravya

Herbo-mineral formulation Indication

Vatankur[5],[6] Rassindur Kushtha,Kshay,Pandu

Jambiri Nimbu[7],[8] Rassindur Agnimandya, Yakshma, Kshay,Pandu, Shoth, Gulma, Bhagandar, Prameha, Jwar.

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Raktakarpas Pushpa[9] Rassindur Kumari[10] Rassindur

Bilva, Patala, Shonyak, Bala,

Agnimantha, Kashmari, Musta, Punarnava,

Dhatri, Bruhati, Vrush, Vidarikanda , Bahupatri[11]

Nityoday Ras(R.S.S.) Panchavidha kaas , Kamla, Pandu, Arsha, Rajyakshma,

Jirnajwar, Dhatugatjwar, Vishamjwar, Trutiyak & Chaturthak jwar.

Table No.3- showing use of Sanskarit Kajjali for internal use (Aamayik Prayog)

Vanaspati Swaras as Anupan/Sahapan Herbomineral formulation. Diseases Varunadi kashay (su.) [12],[13] Kajjali Bahya-Abhyantar Vidradhi

Karvellak[14] Kajjali Visarpa Shigru Twak[14] Kajjali Bahya-Abhyantar Vidradhi

Amalki[15] Kajjali Madatyay

Table No.4 – showing use of Sanskarit Kajjali for external application Vanaspati Swaras as Bhavana Dravya Herbo-mineral formulation. Diseases

Dhattur Patra[15] Kajjali Kandu, Pama DISCUSSION As per the references collected according to the mentioned criteria from the Ras-shastra text, it can be revealed that the Vanaspati Swaras Sanskarit Rasaushadhi shows its therapeutic effect on various diseases. Word Sanskar in Ayurveda text represents special process carried out to enhance the properties of particular substance. (Sanskaro nam gunantaardhanam). Processing with Vanspati swaras (Herbal Juices ) creates some properties in that particular diseases. These herbal juices are very specific to particular diseases. In this way, Vanaspati Swaras Sanskarit Rasaushadhi is useful in various diseases in the form of Herbo-mineral preparation. Here different Vanaspati swaras along wih Rasaushadhi shows different efficacy on different diseases. Use of same formulation with different Vanaspati Swaras, shows efficacy in different diseases. In this way Vanaspati Swaras plays an important role in pharmaceutics of Rasaushadhi in various diseases. CONCLUSION The review through Rasa-shastra text shows the evidences as per the above mentioned references that the Vanaspati swaras in various pharmaceutics preparation as a Sanskar in the form of Bhavana dravya, Anupan, Sahapan plays an important role in various diseases. It is clear from above references that processing with herbal juices enhances disease combating property of that particular medicine. This phenomenon should be evaluated clinically to produce concrete evidence. Further scholarly works are welcomed here.

REFERENCES 1. Tripathi Ravidatt, Commentry. Carak Samhita Uttarardh,

Chikitsasthan, 1st ed. Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan; 2010. p.190

2. Shastri Ambikadatt, Commentry. Sushrut Samhita, Chikitsasthan 20th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan; 2012. p.69

3. Shastri Kashinath, Commentry. Sadanand Sharma. Rasatarangini, 11th ed. Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas; 1979. p.118

4. Ibid. p.128 5. Shastri Laxmipati, Commentry. Shastri Bramhashankar,

editor. Yogaratnakar, 2nd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sankrit Series; 1973. p.156


7. Shastri Laxmipati, Commentry. Shastri Bramhashankar, editor. Yogaratnakar, 2nd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sankrit Series; 1973. p.155

8. Shastri Kashinath, Commentry. Sadanand Sharma. Rasatarangini, 11th ed. Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas;1979. p.138

9. Ibid. p.139 10. Ibid. p.140 11. Shastri Ambikadatt, Shastri Rajeshwardatt, Commentry.

Shri Govinddas. Bhaishajya-Ratnavali, 14th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Bhavan; 2001, p.324

12. Shastri Kashinath, Commentry. Sadanand Sharma. Rasatarangini, 11th ed. Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas; 1979, p.126

13. Shastri Laxmipati, Commentry. Shastri Bramhashankar, editor. Yogaratnakar, 2nd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sankrit Series; 1973. p.168

14. Shastri Kashinath, Commentry. Sadanand Sharma. Rasatarangini, 11th ed. Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas; 1979, p.126


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