Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART 1

Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART 1

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)


✅ 1. Yogendra Rasa

  • Classical References: Rasaratna Samuccaya, Rasa Tarangini

  • Ingredients: Shuddha Parada, Gandhaka, Swarna Bhasma, Abhraka Bhasma, Loha Bhasma

  • Indications: Prameha, Vata vyadhi, Apasmara, Murchha, Hridroga

  • Properties: Yogavahi, Rasayana, Medhya, Majjavardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Improves mitochondrial function, boosts nerve conduction, antioxidant, immunomodulator

  • Classical Sloka:
    "योगेन्द्रं योगिनां श्रेष्ठं मेधावी वृष उच्यते।
    सर्वव्याधिहरं वृष्यं वृद्ध्यै बुद्धिविवर्धनम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Sharma V et al., "Neuroprotective role of Ayurvedic Rasayana drugs in cerebral ischemia," Anc Sci Life, 2011.


✅ 2. Vasantakusumākara Rasa

  • References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali (Prameha Chikitsa), Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Swarna, Rajata, Vanga, Loha, Abhraka, Mukta

  • Indications: Diabetes, infertility, chronic fatigue, retinopathy

  • Properties: Rasayana, Vajikarana, Chakshushya

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Regulates insulin, antioxidant, testicular regenerative action, retinoprotective

  • Classical Sloka:
    "वसन्तकुसुमाकरं वज्रं सुवर्णसंयुक्तम्।
    मधुमेहकुष्ठदोषघ्नं सर्वेन्द्रियबलप्रदम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Patgiri B et al., "Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of Vasantakusumakar Rasa," AYU Journal, 2013


✅ 3. Tribhuvanakirti Rasa

  • Reference: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

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

  • Indications: Jwara (fever), Kasa, Shwasa

  • Properties: Amapachana, Jwaraghna, Kaphahara

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, mucolytic, antimicrobial, bronchodilator

  • Classical Sloka:
    "त्रिभुवनकीर्तिरसश्चूर्णं कफवातज्वरान्नुदः।
    कासश्वासहृद्रोगेषु सिद्धं परमसौषधम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Gokarn R et al., "Antipyretic properties of classical herbo-mineral combinations," Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015


✅ 4. Sanjivani Vati

  • References: Yoga Ratnakara, Bhaishajya Ratnavali

  • Ingredients: Vidanga, Vatsanabha, Trikatu, Triphala, Bhallataka, Hing

  • Indications: Ama jwara, Grahani, indigestion

  • Properties: Deepana, Pachana, Grahi, Amapachaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Enhances gut health, reduces inflammation, detoxification

  • Classical Sloka:
    "संजीवनी वटी नाम विषमज्वरनाशिनी।
    आमदोषहरा श्रेष्ठा त्रिदोषविनाशिनी॥"

  • Research Reference: Kulkarni RA et al., "Herbomineral formulations in the management of GI disturbances," IJPSR, 2020


✅ 5. Arogyavardhini Vati

  • Reference: Rasendra Sara Sangraha, Bhaishajya Ratnavali

  • Ingredients: Katuki, Triphala, Loha, Tamra, Shilajit, Abhraka

  • Indications: Kamala, Kustha, Yakrut roga, obesity

  • Properties: Yakrituttejaka, Raktashodhaka, Deepana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-lipidemic

  • Classical Sloka:
    "आरोग्यवर्धिनी वटी रोगानां हरिनी परा।
    विशेषतः कफपित्तेषु कामलायाश्च नाशिनी॥"

  • Research Reference: Pattanayak S et al., "Hepatoprotective evaluation of Arogyavardhini Vati," J Tradit Complement Med, 2016


✅ 6. Laxmivilasa Rasa

  • Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali

  • Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Trikatu, Karpura, Lavanga, Ela

  • Indications: Shwasa, Kasa, Rajayakshma

  • Properties: Kaphaghna, Rasayana, Shwasahara

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Antiallergic, immunostimulant, antimicrobial

  • Classical Sloka:
    "लक्ष्मीविलासरसं चूर्णं वातकासहरं परम्।
    बलवर्धनमायुष्यं राजयक्ष्मनिबर्हणम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Mishra S et al., "Effect of Laxmivilasa Rasa on allergic bronchitis," AYUSH Research Bulletin, 2021


✅ 7. Smritisagara Rasa

  • References: Rasa Tarangini

  • Ingredients: Shankhapushpi, Brahmi, Vacha, Abhraka Bhasma, Jatamansi

  • Indications: Apasmara, Unmada, Smritibhramsha

  • Properties: Medhya Rasayana, Manodosha Shamaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Neuroprotective, GABAergic action, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant

  • Classical Sloka:
    "स्मृतिसागर नामैतत् रसं मेध्यबलप्रदम्।
    मूर्च्छामपस्मारमदशान्तिदं च स्मृतिप्रदं॥"

  • Research Reference: Rao GP et al., "Ayurvedic Rasayana drugs for cognitive disorders," Indian J Psychiatry, 2010


✅ 8. Sutshekhar Rasa

  • References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali

  • Ingredients: Shankha Bhasma, Trikatu, Kapardika, Tamra Bhasma

  • Indications: Amlapitta, Shoola, Chardi

  • Properties: Pittashamaka, Shoolahara, Deepana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Anti-ulcer, acid suppressant, gastroprotective

  • Classical Sloka:
    "सूच्छेखरं चूर्णमिदं पित्तविकारनाशनम्।
    आमवातहरं श्रेष्ठं तृष्णाच्छर्दिहरोत्तमम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Bansal S et al., "Anti-ulcer potential of classical Ayurvedic herbo-mineral formulations," Phytomedicine Research, 2019


✅ 9. Kasturi Bhairava Rasa

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Kasturi, Vatsanabha, Maricha, Tankana

  • Indications: Jwara, Delirium, Balagraha, Convulsions

  • Properties: Chetanavardhaka, Balya, Jwarahara

  • Pharmacological Correlation: CNS stimulant, febrifuge, neuromodulator

  • Classical Sloka:
    "कस्तूरीभैरवरसं ज्वरशान्त्यै प्रयोजयेत्।
    बालग्रहहरं श्रेष्ठं चेतनाशक्तिवर्धनम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Sen S et al., "Therapeutic role of Vatsanabha in neurological conditions," Anc Sci Life, 2012


✅ 10. Kumara Kalyana Rasa

  • References: Yoga Ratnakara

  • Ingredients: Rasasindura, Abhraka Bhasma, Swarna Bhasma, Vacha, Shankhapushpi

  • Indications: Balagraha, Apasmara, Poorva samskara, delayed milestones

  • Properties: Balya, Medhya, Rasayana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Nootropic, immune-boosting, pediatric neurotonic

  • Classical Sloka:
    "कुमारकल्याणं नाम रसं बालबलप्रदम्।
    स्मृतिवर्धनमायुष्यं ग्रहपीडाहनं शुभम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Desai R et al., "Clinical evaluation of Kumara Kalyana Rasa in delayed speech disorders," J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2020


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