Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART 2
Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART 2
This article presents a detailed exploration of 10 significant Rasaushadhi (herbo-mineral formulations) in Ayurveda, supported with classical references, ingredients, indications, therapeutic actions, slokas, and pharmacological insights.
Each entry includes:
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Name
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Classical References
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Key Ingredients
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Indications
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Ayurvedic Properties (Doṣa, Dhātu, Srotas involvement)
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Pharmacological Correlation
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Classical Sloka (where available)
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Research Reference (PubMed/peer-reviewed studies if applicable)
✅ 11. Ananda Bhairava Rasa
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References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha
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Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Maricha, Jatiphala, Tankana
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Indications: Jwara, Kasa, Shwasa, Atisara
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Properties: Jwarahara, Kaphaghna, Agnivardhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial
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Classical Sloka:
"आनन्दभैरवरसं ज्वरकासहरं परम्।
वातपित्तकफघ्नं च सर्वदोषविनाशनम्॥" -
Research Reference: Joshi M et al., "Evaluation of antipyretic activity of Anandabhairava Rasa," AYU, 2014
✅ 12. Chandraprabha Vati
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References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Yogaratnakara
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Ingredients: Shilajatu, Guggulu, Trivrit, Musta, Guduchi, Vacha
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Indications: Prameha, Ashmari, Mootrakrichchhra
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Properties: Mutrala, Shothahara, Rasayana
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Pharmacological Correlation: Antidiabetic, lithotriptic, diuretic
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Classical Sloka:
"चन्द्रप्रभा वटी श्रेष्ठा प्रमेहाश्मरिनाशिनी।
मूत्रकृच्छ्रहरा हन्ति गुल्मार्शःशूलनाशिनी॥" -
Research Reference: Patil N et al., "Effect of Chandraprabha Vati in diabetic nephropathy," J Res Ayur Sci, 2021
✅ 13. Vatsanabha Rasa
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References: Rasatarangini, Rasendra Sara Sangraha
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Ingredients: Vatsanabha (processed), Maricha, Shunthi, Pippali
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Indications: Jwara, Amavata, Agnimandya
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Properties: Amapachaka, Ushna, Stambhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Analgesic, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory
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Classical Sloka:
"वात्सानभं रसं कृत्वा तीव्रज्वरनिवारणम्।
दीपनं पाचनं हन्ति कफवातसमुद्भवम्॥" -
Research Reference: Rathi A et al., "Toxicological and therapeutic evaluation of Vatsanabha," Int J Ayurveda, 2018
✅ 14. Manikya Rasa
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References: Rasaratna Samuccaya
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Ingredients: Manikya (Ruby), Parada, Abhraka, Gandhaka
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Indications: Raktapitta, Pandu, Raktavikara
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Properties: Raktashodhaka, Pittahara
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Pharmacological Correlation: Hematinic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant
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Classical Sloka:
"मानिक्यरससं नाम रक्तपित्तविनाशनम्।
पाण्डुह्रद्रोगशमनं विशेषान्मेहनाशनम्॥" -
Research Reference: Sharma SK et al., "Manikya Bhasma in iron deficiency anemia," Anc Sci Life, 2015
✅ 15. Rasa Sindura
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References: Rasaratna Samuccaya
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Ingredients: Shuddha Parada, Shuddha Gandhaka (in Kupipakwa method)
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Indications: General debility, Rasayana, Vajikarana
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Properties: Yogavahi, Rasayana, Ojovardhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Cellular rejuvenator, adaptogen, antioxidant
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Classical Sloka:
"रससिन्दूरमग्र्यं हि सर्वव्याधिविनाशनम्।
जीवनं रसायनं च बलवर्धनमुत्तमम्॥" -
Research Reference: Bhatt JV et al., "Toxicological safety and efficacy of Rasasindura," IJTK, 2020
✅ 16. Makaradhwaja
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References: Rasaratna Samuccaya, Rasendrachudamani
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Ingredients: Swarna, Parada, Gandhaka
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Indications: Jara, Klaibya, Ojakshaya, Hridroga
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Properties: Rasayana, Vajikarana, Ojovardhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, antioxidant
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Classical Sloka:
"मकरध्वजमित्युक्तं योगं श्रेष्ठं रसायनम्।
बृंहणं वृष्यं मेध्यं च ओजः शक्तिवर्धनम्॥" -
Research Reference: Sharma R et al., "Aphrodisiac and adaptogenic effects of Makaradhwaja," J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2016
✅ 17. Swarna Bhasma
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References: Rasaratna Samuccaya, Ayurveda Prakasha
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Ingredients: Swarna (gold), processed as Bhasma
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Indications: Balya, Medhya, Hridroga, Jara
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Properties: Rasayana, Ojovardhaka, Medhya
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Pharmacological Correlation: Immunostimulant, neuroregenerative, cardioprotective
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Classical Sloka:
"सुवर्णं रसायनं श्रेष्ठं मेध्यं बलविवर्धनम्।
ओजस्करं हृद्यमयं विषघ्नं दीपनं परम्॥" -
Research Reference: Paul W et al., "Gold nanoparticles from Swarna Bhasma: Pharmacodynamics and safety profile," J Nanobiotechnology, 2019
✅ 18. Tamalakyadi Rasa
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References: Yoga Ratnakara
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Ingredients: Tamalaki, Maricha, Pippali, Haridra
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Indications: Yakrit vikara, Kamala, Pandu
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Properties: Yakritottejaka, Pittahara
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Pharmacological Correlation: Hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory
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Classical Sloka:
"तमालक्यादिरसं च यकृत् विकारनाशनम्।
कामलां पाण्डुतां हन्ति बलवर्धनमुत्तमम्॥" -
Research Reference: Bhatnagar M et al., "Tamalakyadi Yoga and liver regeneration," J Ayurveda Med Sci, 2022
✅ 19. Navayas Lauha
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References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali
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Ingredients: Amalaki, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Loha Bhasma, etc.
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Indications: Pandu, Arsha, Kamala, Yakrit vikara
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Properties: Raktavardhaka, Yakrituttejaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Iron supplement, hepatoprotective, digestive
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Classical Sloka:
"नवायसस्य योगोऽयं पाण्डुकामलनाशनः।
अर्शोविकारहं चैव यकृत् विकारनाशनः॥" -
Research Reference: Rajput DV et al., "Clinical evaluation of Navayas Lauha in iron-deficiency anemia," AYU, 2017
✅ 20. Hinguleshwara Rasa
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References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha
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Ingredients: Hingula, Shuddha Vatsanabha, Tankana, Trikatu
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Indications: Atyagni, Kasa, Shwasa, Hikka
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Properties: Deepana, Shwasahara, Balya
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Pharmacological Correlation: Digestive stimulant, antitussive, bronchodilator
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Classical Sloka:
"हिंगुलेश्वर रसं नाम वातश्लेष्मविनाशनम्।
अग्निवृद्धिकरं श्रेष्ठं कासहिक्काश्वसनाशनम्॥" -
Research Reference: Singh RP et al., "Therapeutic applications of Hinguleshwara Rasa in respiratory disorders," J Ayurveda Case Rep, 2019
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