Properties and Clinical Significance of some Herbo-Mineral Formulations

  • Kiran E. Jawale Prof. & HOD Dept. of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, SVNH Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Chikitsalaya, Rahuri. Ahmednagar (MS) 413706, India
  • Bushara Faiyazahmed Shaikh P.G. Scholar, Rasashatra Dept. SVNH Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Chikitsalaya, Shree Shivajinagar, Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar (M.S.)413706, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22270/hjhs.v10i1.226
Keywords: Ayurveda, Rasa, Herbo-mineral, Mercury, Rasayana

Abstract

Rasa Shastra is that particular Ayurvedic science specializing in the research and practical aspects of Rasa (mercury), metals, minerals, gemstones and herbal medications, and all sorts of principles regarding alchemy and metallurgy. Rasa drugs or herbo-mineral formulations offer several advantages in chronic and acute pathological conditions. These drugs possess specific properties and these Guna of herbo-mineral formulations supports their therapeutic activities. Katu, Tikta and Ushna properties of these drugs gives Vata and Kapha pacifying action thus helps in conditions like Kaas, Shwas and Aamvata, etc. These drugs act as Rasayana, promotes detoxification of Ama, aids in digestion by virtue of their Dipan and Pachan actions. Wide range of therapeutic potency of Rasa drugs make them most suitable for many disease treatments. This paper aims to describe Ayurvedic and pharmacological properties of herbo-mineral formulations.

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Published
2025-03-13
How to Cite
Jawale, K. E., and B. Shaikh. “Properties and Clinical Significance of Some Herbo-Mineral Formulations”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 10, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 18-20, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v10i1.226.
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Volume 10 Issue 1 Jan- Mar, 2025
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