Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART 5

Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART 5

This article presents a detailed exploration of  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)

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✅ 41. Rasa Sindura

• References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

• Ingredients: Shuddha Parada, Shuddha Gandhaka (Kajjali), subjected to Kupipakwa process

• Indications: Jwara, Shwasa, Kshaya, Rajayakshma

• Properties: Rasayana, Balya, Deepana

• Pharmacological Correlation: Immunomodulator, antimicrobial, metabolic stimulant

• Classical Sloka:
  "रससिन्दूरं तु सर्वेषां व्याधीनां परिहारकम्।
  रोगहरं बलं कुर्यात् रसायनगुणान्वितम्॥"

• Research Reference: Singh P et al., "Toxicological safety and efficacy of Rasa Sindura," IJTK, 2019

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✅ 42. Chandraprabha Vati

• References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Prameha Chikitsa

• Ingredients: Guggulu, Shilajatu, Vacha, Haridra, Trikatu, etc.

• Indications: Prameha, Ashmari, Mutrakrichchra, Yoni Vyapad

• Properties: Mutrala, Deepana, Pachana, Rasayana

• Pharmacological Correlation: Diuretic, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial

• Classical Sloka:
  "चन्द्रप्रभा च ते वाञ्छा मूत्रमेहाश्मरीहरम्।
  योनिव्यापत्कफह्रद्रोगकुष्ठशोथहरं परम्॥"

• Research Reference: Sharma A et al., "Chandraprabha Vati in urogenital disorders," AYU, 2020

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✅ 43. Vasant Kusumakar Rasa

• References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

• Ingredients: Swarna, Rajata, Vanga, Naga, Loha, Abhraka, Mukta

• Indications: Madhumeha, Hridroga, Klaibya

• Properties: Rasayana, Balya, Ojovardhaka

• Pharmacological Correlation: Antidiabetic, antioxidant, endocrine stimulant

• Classical Sloka:
  "वसन्तकुसुमाकरं सर्वरोगहरं परम्।
  मधुमेहज्वरघ्नं च शोषे हृद्यं रसायनम्॥"

• Research Reference: Patil R et al., "Effectiveness of Vasant Kusumakar Rasa in diabetes mellitus," J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2022

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✅ 44. Shilajatu Rasayana

• References: Charaka Samhita, Rasayana Adhyaya

• Ingredients: Purified Shilajatu

• Indications: Prameha, Pandu, Shukraksheena, Jara

• Properties: Rasayana, Balya, Vajikarana

• Pharmacological Correlation: Adaptogen, anti-aging, immunostimulant

• Classical Sloka:
  "शिलाजतु बलं मेधां आयुः शुक्रं च वर्धयेत्।
  दोषान् जहाति संपूर्णं रसायनमिदं स्मृतम्॥"

• Research Reference: Tiwari V et al., "Clinical potential of Shilajit in metabolic syndrome," IJAR, 2021

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✅ 45. Loha Bhasma

• References: Rasatarangini, Ayurveda Prakasha

• Ingredients: Shuddha Loha (Iron), Triphala Kwatha, Gomutra, processed traditionally

• Indications: Pandu, Prameha, Arsha, Grahani

• Properties: Raktavardhaka, Deepana, Balya

• Pharmacological Correlation: Hematinic, digestive, immunomodulatory

• Classical Sloka:
  "लोहम् पाण्डुहरं श्रेष्ठं बलवर्धनमुत्तमम्।
  मेहकुष्ठज्वरघ्नं च रसायनमिदं स्मृतम्॥"

• Research Reference: Rathi P et al., "Loha Bhasma in iron-deficiency anemia," AYU, 2018

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✅ 46. Kasturi Bhairava Rasa

• References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

• Ingredients: Kasturi, Maricha, Parada, Gandhaka, Vatsanabha

• Indications: Jwara, Atisara, Vishama Jwara

• Properties: Jwaraghna, Chetovardhaka

• Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, CNS stimulant, detoxifier

• Classical Sloka:
  "कस्तूरीभैरवो योगो विषमज्वरनाशनः।
  विषघ्नः सन्निपातघ्नः प्रमेहनुत् परम्॥"

• Research Reference: Gupta R et al., "Kasturi Bhairava Rasa in fever management," J Ayurveda Case Rep, 2022

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✅ 47. Anand Bhairava Rasa

• References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

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

• Indications: Jwara, Atisara, Grahani

• Properties: Deepana, Pachana, Jwaraghna

• Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, carminative, gut modulator

• Classical Sloka:
  "आनन्दभैरवो नाम ज्वरातीसारनाशनः।
  दीपनः पाचनः श्रेष्ठो ग्रहणीनाशनः परम्॥"

• Research Reference: Sharma M et al., "Clinical efficacy of Anand Bhairava Rasa in indigestion," J Ayurveda Pract, 2021

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✅ 48. Makaradhwaja Rasa

• References: Rasaratna Samuccaya

• Ingredients: Swarna, Parada, Gandhaka

• Indications: Shukraksheena, Daurbalya, Jara

• Properties: Rasayana, Balya, Vajikarana

• Pharmacological Correlation: Aphrodisiac, anti-aging, metabolic enhancer

• Classical Sloka:
  "मकरध्वजं नाम रसायनं श्रेष्ठं।
  बलवर्धनं वृष्यं च दीर्घायुष्यं प्रदं परम्॥"

• Research Reference: Shankar D et al., "Makardhwaj Rasayana: A clinical review," IJAR, 2019

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✅ 49. Swasa Kuthar Rasa

• References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

• Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Tankana, Vatsanabha, Pippali

• Indications: Shwasa, Kasa, Hikka

• Properties: Shwasahara, Kaphahara, Chetovardhaka

• Pharmacological Correlation: Bronchodilator, expectorant, anti-allergic

• Classical Sloka:
  "श्वासकुठाररसं नाम श्वासकासहरं परम्।
  हिक्कारुचिघ्नं वृष्यं च विशेषं दीपनं स्मृतम्॥"

• Research Reference: Patel H et al., "Swasa Kuthar Rasa in asthma control," AYU, 2021

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✅ 50. Sarvatobhadra Rasa

• References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

• Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Vatsanabha, Trikatu, Hingula

• Indications: Sarvaroga, Vishama Jwara, Shoola, Apasmara

• Properties: Rasayana, Deepana, Tridoshahara

• Pharmacological Correlation: Broad-spectrum therapeutic agent

• Classical Sloka:
  "सर्वतोभद्रं रसं श्रेष्ठं सर्वरोगविनाशनम्।
  त्रिदोषहरमित्युक्तं विशेषं रसायनम्॥"

• Research Reference: Singh R et al., "Comprehensive review of Sarvatobhadra Rasa," Anc Sci Life, 2017