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:
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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)
✅ 1. Yogendra Rasa
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Classical References: Rasaratna Samuccaya, Rasa Tarangini
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Ingredients: Shuddha Parada, Gandhaka, Swarna Bhasma, Abhraka Bhasma, Loha Bhasma
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Indications: Prameha, Vata vyadhi, Apasmara, Murchha, Hridroga
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Properties: Yogavahi, Rasayana, Medhya, Majjavardhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Improves mitochondrial function, boosts nerve conduction, antioxidant, immunomodulator
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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
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References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali (Prameha Chikitsa), Rasendra Sara Sangraha
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Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Swarna, Rajata, Vanga, Loha, Abhraka, Mukta
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Indications: Diabetes, infertility, chronic fatigue, retinopathy
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Properties: Rasayana, Vajikarana, Chakshushya
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Pharmacological Correlation: Regulates insulin, antioxidant, testicular regenerative action, retinoprotective
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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
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Reference: Rasendra Sara Sangraha
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Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Tankana, Maricha, Trikatu
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Indications: Jwara (fever), Kasa, Shwasa
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Properties: Amapachana, Jwaraghna, Kaphahara
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Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, mucolytic, antimicrobial, bronchodilator
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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
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References: Yoga Ratnakara, Bhaishajya Ratnavali
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Ingredients: Vidanga, Vatsanabha, Trikatu, Triphala, Bhallataka, Hing
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Indications: Ama jwara, Grahani, indigestion
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Properties: Deepana, Pachana, Grahi, Amapachaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Enhances gut health, reduces inflammation, detoxification
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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
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Reference: Rasendra Sara Sangraha, Bhaishajya Ratnavali
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Ingredients: Katuki, Triphala, Loha, Tamra, Shilajit, Abhraka
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Indications: Kamala, Kustha, Yakrut roga, obesity
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Properties: Yakrituttejaka, Raktashodhaka, Deepana
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Pharmacological Correlation: Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-lipidemic
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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
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Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali
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Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Trikatu, Karpura, Lavanga, Ela
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Indications: Shwasa, Kasa, Rajayakshma
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Properties: Kaphaghna, Rasayana, Shwasahara
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Pharmacological Correlation: Antiallergic, immunostimulant, antimicrobial
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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
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References: Rasa Tarangini
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Ingredients: Shankhapushpi, Brahmi, Vacha, Abhraka Bhasma, Jatamansi
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Indications: Apasmara, Unmada, Smritibhramsha
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Properties: Medhya Rasayana, Manodosha Shamaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Neuroprotective, GABAergic action, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant
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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
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References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali
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Ingredients: Shankha Bhasma, Trikatu, Kapardika, Tamra Bhasma
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Indications: Amlapitta, Shoola, Chardi
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Properties: Pittashamaka, Shoolahara, Deepana
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Pharmacological Correlation: Anti-ulcer, acid suppressant, gastroprotective
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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
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References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha
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Ingredients: Kasturi, Vatsanabha, Maricha, Tankana
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Indications: Jwara, Delirium, Balagraha, Convulsions
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Properties: Chetanavardhaka, Balya, Jwarahara
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Pharmacological Correlation: CNS stimulant, febrifuge, neuromodulator
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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
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References: Yoga Ratnakara
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Ingredients: Rasasindura, Abhraka Bhasma, Swarna Bhasma, Vacha, Shankhapushpi
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Indications: Balagraha, Apasmara, Poorva samskara, delayed milestones
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Properties: Balya, Medhya, Rasayana
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Pharmacological Correlation: Nootropic, immune-boosting, pediatric neurotonic
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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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