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:

  • Name

  • Classical References

  • Key Ingredients

  • Indications

  • Ayurvedic Properties (Doṣa, Dhātu, Srotas involvement)

  • Pharmacological Correlation

  • Classical Sloka (where available)

  • Research Reference (PubMed/peer-reviewed studies if applicable)

✅ 11. Ananda Bhairava Rasa

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Maricha, Jatiphala, Tankana

  • Indications: Jwara, Kasa, Shwasa, Atisara

  • Properties: Jwarahara, Kaphaghna, Agnivardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial

  • 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

  • References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Yogaratnakara

  • Ingredients: Shilajatu, Guggulu, Trivrit, Musta, Guduchi, Vacha

  • Indications: Prameha, Ashmari, Mootrakrichchhra

  • Properties: Mutrala, Shothahara, Rasayana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Antidiabetic, lithotriptic, diuretic

  • 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

  • References: Rasatarangini, Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Vatsanabha (processed), Maricha, Shunthi, Pippali

  • Indications: Jwara, Amavata, Agnimandya

  • Properties: Amapachaka, Ushna, Stambhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Analgesic, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory

  • 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

  • References: Rasaratna Samuccaya

  • Ingredients: Manikya (Ruby), Parada, Abhraka, Gandhaka

  • Indications: Raktapitta, Pandu, Raktavikara

  • Properties: Raktashodhaka, Pittahara

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Hematinic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

  • 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

  • References: Rasaratna Samuccaya

  • Ingredients: Shuddha Parada, Shuddha Gandhaka (in Kupipakwa method)

  • Indications: General debility, Rasayana, Vajikarana

  • Properties: Yogavahi, Rasayana, Ojovardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Cellular rejuvenator, adaptogen, antioxidant

  • 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

  • References: Rasaratna Samuccaya, Rasendrachudamani

  • Ingredients: Swarna, Parada, Gandhaka

  • Indications: Jara, Klaibya, Ojakshaya, Hridroga

  • Properties: Rasayana, Vajikarana, Ojovardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, antioxidant

  • 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

  • References: Rasaratna Samuccaya, Ayurveda Prakasha

  • Ingredients: Swarna (gold), processed as Bhasma

  • Indications: Balya, Medhya, Hridroga, Jara

  • Properties: Rasayana, Ojovardhaka, Medhya

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Immunostimulant, neuroregenerative, cardioprotective

  • 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

  • References: Yoga Ratnakara

  • Ingredients: Tamalaki, Maricha, Pippali, Haridra

  • Indications: Yakrit vikara, Kamala, Pandu

  • Properties: Yakritottejaka, Pittahara

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

  • 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

  • References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali

  • Ingredients: Amalaki, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Loha Bhasma, etc.

  • Indications: Pandu, Arsha, Kamala, Yakrit vikara

  • Properties: Raktavardhaka, Yakrituttejaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Iron supplement, hepatoprotective, digestive

  • 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

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Hingula, Shuddha Vatsanabha, Tankana, Trikatu

  • Indications: Atyagni, Kasa, Shwasa, Hikka

  • Properties: Deepana, Shwasahara, Balya

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Digestive stimulant, antitussive, bronchodilator

  • 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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