Rasakalpa & Pottali Kalpana in Rasashastra and their Therapeutic Importance: An Ayurvedic Review

  • Kiran E. Jawale Prof. & HOD Dept. of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, SVNH Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Chikitsalaya, Rahuri. Ahmednagar (MS) 413706, India
  • Urshita Tupare 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.v10i1.227
Keywords: Ayurveda, Rasakalpa, Pottali Kalpana, Rasashastra

Abstract

Indian medicine offers a broad range of special drug forms. Ayurvedic herbo-mineral remedies come in many types. These medicines aim to work well with small doses. Rasakalpa means herbo-mineral preparations in Rasashastra, which is a specialized branch of Ayurveda that focuses on metals and minerals and how to use them in medicine. Pottali kalpana stands out as a strong compact drug in Ayurveda. It contains mercury and sulfur mixed with plant stuff and shaped into a small form using natural glue. This review looks at the past, value, making, and use of Rasakalpa & Pottali Kalpana.

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Published
2025-03-13
How to Cite
Jawale, K. E., and U. Tupare. “Rasakalpa & Pottali Kalpana in Rasashastra and Their Therapeutic Importance: An Ayurvedic Review”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 10, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 21-23, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v10i1.227.
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Volume 10 Issue 1 Jan- Mar, 2025
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