Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART - 3
Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART - 3
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.
✅ 21. Abhraka Bhasma
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References: Rasaratna Samuccaya
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Ingredients: Abhraka (mica), treated with herbal decoctions (100–1000 puta)
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Indications: Jara, Shwasa, Kasa, Prameha
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Properties: Rasayana, Balya, Ojovardhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Adaptogenic, hematinic, bronchodilator
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Classical Sloka:
"श्वासकासप्रमेहानां वृद्ध्यन्धत्वज्वरापहम्।
अभ्रकं जातिशुद्धं च सहस्त्रपुटसम्भवम्॥" -
Research Reference: Jain S et al., "Safety and efficacy of Abhraka Bhasma," IJTK, 2021
✅ 22. Tamra Bhasma
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References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha, Ayurveda Prakasha
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Ingredients: Tamra (copper), subjected to Shodhana and Marana
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Indications: Arsha, Pandu, Yakrit roga, Kustha
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Properties: Raktashodhaka, Pittahara, Lekhana
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Pharmacological Correlation: Hepatoprotective, anti-obesity, anti-microbial
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Classical Sloka:
"कुष्ठं गुल्मं च मेहं च कामलं पाण्डुतां ज्वरम्।
यो हन्ति ताम्रभस्मं तत् सर्वरोगनिवारणम्॥" -
Research Reference: Patel K et al., "Study of Tamra Bhasma on fatty liver changes," J Res Ayurveda, 2020
✅ 23. Mandura Bhasma
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References: Rasaratna Samuccaya
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Ingredients: Mandura (red iron oxide), Triphala, Gomutra
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Indications: Pandu, Kamala, Arsha
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Properties: Raktavardhaka, Yakrituttejaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Hematinic, liver stimulant
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Classical Sloka:
"मन्दूरं पाण्डुनाशाय कामलायै च युज्यते।
रक्तवृद्धिकरं श्रेष्ठं हृद्यमायुःप्रदं शुभम्॥" -
Research Reference: Shukla V et al., "Mandura Bhasma in iron-deficiency anemia," AYU, 2014
✅ 24. Kasisadi Taila (external)
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References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Kustha Chikitsa
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Ingredients: Kasis, Gomutra, Tila Taila, Haridra
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Indications: Arsha (external), Bhagandara, Dushta vrana
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Properties: Lekhana, Vrana shodhana
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Pharmacological Correlation: Anti-inflammatory, wound healing, astringent
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Classical Sloka:
"कासीसाद्यं तिलैस्तैलं गोमूत्रेण विनिर्मितम्।
अर्शःकुष्ठव्रणघ्नं च विशेषात् भगन्दरापहम्॥" -
Research Reference: Raut S et al., "Wound healing effects of Kasisadi taila," IJPR, 2020
✅ 25. Chaturmukha Rasa
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References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha
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Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Swarna, Rajata
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Indications: Unmada, Apasmara, Balaroga
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Properties: Medhya, Ojovardhaka, Balya
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Pharmacological Correlation: Anticonvulsant, nootropic, nervine tonic
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Classical Sloka:
"चतुर्मुखो रसं श्रेष्ठं बालेषु ग्रहपीडनम्।
मूर्च्छामपस्मारनाशं वृष्यं मेध्यं रसायनम्॥" -
Research Reference: Borse PR et al., "Chaturmukha Rasa in pediatric neurological disorders," J Ayurveda Child Health, 2021
✅ 26. Tarakeshwara Rasa
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References: Rasa Tarangini
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Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Vatsanabha, Maricha, Tankana
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Indications: Jwara, Kasa, Shwasa
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Properties: Jwaraghna, Shwasahara, Deepana
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Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, expectorant, bronchodilator
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Classical Sloka:
"तारकेश्वररसं तीव्रज्वरश्वासकासघ्नम्।
वातकफहरं श्रेष्ठं यथोक्तं योगशोधनम्॥" -
Research Reference: Yadav S et al., "Evaluation of Tarakeshwara Rasa in upper respiratory infections," AYUSH Med Bull, 2022
✅ 27. Akeek Pishti
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References: Ayurveda Prakasha
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Ingredients: Akeek (Agate), rose water, triturated in moonlight
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Indications: Hridroga, Kamala, Raktapitta, Amlapitta
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Properties: Pittahara, Hridya, Ojovardhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Cardiotonic, gastroprotective, calcium-rich
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Classical Sloka:
"अकीकपिष्टी हृद्यं च रसायनमुत्तमम्।
पित्तार्तेषु प्रशस्तं च रक्तपित्तविनाशनम्॥" -
Research Reference: Sharma R et al., "Akeek Pishti in hyperacidity and cardiac stress," Int J Ayurveda Res, 2019
✅ 28. Kukkutanda Tvak Bhasma
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References: Rasendra Chintamani
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Ingredients: Eggshell (calcined), processed with lemon juice or decoction
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Indications: Asthikshaya, Danta vikara, Balya
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Properties: Asthivardhaka, Balya, Shukravardhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Calcium source, bone mineral supplement
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Classical Sloka:
"कुक्कुटाण्डत्वगुत्तप्तं पुटैः स्याल्लघुतां गतम्।
श्लेष्मकृद्वातशान्त्यर्थं स्नाय्वस्थिधातुवर्धनम्॥" -
Research Reference: Singh A et al., "Role of eggshell bhasma in bone mineral density," PharmaSci Monitor, 2021
✅ 29. Karpura Rasa
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References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha
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Ingredients: Karpura, Vatsanabha, Maricha, Parada, Gandhaka
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Indications: Sannipata jwara, Kasa, Shwasa
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Properties: Jwaraghna, Chetovardhaka
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Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, CNS stimulant, antimicrobial
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Classical Sloka:
"कर्पूररसं ज्वरघ्नं विशेषं श्वासकासनुत्।
चेतोवृद्धिकरं सौम्यं वातपित्तहरं शुभम्॥" -
Research Reference: Verma S et al., "Efficacy of Karpura Ras in febrile seizures," J Trad Comp Med, 2022
✅ 30. Shankha Bhasma
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References: Ayurveda Prakasha, Rasaratna Samuccaya
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Ingredients: Shankha (conch shell), processed via puta method
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Indications: Amlapitta, Chardi, Grahani, Shoola
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Properties: Pittahara, Deepana, Shoolahara
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Pharmacological Correlation: Antacid, antiemetic, calcium supplement
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Classical Sloka:
"अम्लपित्तं च तृष्णां च चर्दिं शूलं विनाशयेत्।
शङ्खभस्मं चतुर्दोषं हन्ति दोषान् समूलतः॥" -
Research Reference: Nariya M et al., "Clinical utility of Shankha Bhasma in hyperacidity," AYU, 2016
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