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:

  • 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.


✅ 21. Abhraka Bhasma

  • References: Rasaratna Samuccaya

  • Ingredients: Abhraka (mica), treated with herbal decoctions (100–1000 puta)

  • Indications: Jara, Shwasa, Kasa, Prameha

  • Properties: Rasayana, Balya, Ojovardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Adaptogenic, hematinic, bronchodilator

  • 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

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha, Ayurveda Prakasha

  • Ingredients: Tamra (copper), subjected to Shodhana and Marana

  • Indications: Arsha, Pandu, Yakrit roga, Kustha

  • Properties: Raktashodhaka, Pittahara, Lekhana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Hepatoprotective, anti-obesity, anti-microbial

  • 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

  • References: Rasaratna Samuccaya

  • Ingredients: Mandura (red iron oxide), Triphala, Gomutra

  • Indications: Pandu, Kamala, Arsha

  • Properties: Raktavardhaka, Yakrituttejaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Hematinic, liver stimulant

  • 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)

  • References: Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Kustha Chikitsa

  • Ingredients: Kasis, Gomutra, Tila Taila, Haridra

  • Indications: Arsha (external), Bhagandara, Dushta vrana

  • Properties: Lekhana, Vrana shodhana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Anti-inflammatory, wound healing, astringent

  • 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

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Parada, Gandhaka, Swarna, Rajata

  • Indications: Unmada, Apasmara, Balaroga

  • Properties: Medhya, Ojovardhaka, Balya

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Anticonvulsant, nootropic, nervine tonic

  • 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

  • References: Rasa Tarangini

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

  • Indications: Jwara, Kasa, Shwasa

  • Properties: Jwaraghna, Shwasahara, Deepana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, expectorant, bronchodilator

  • 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

  • References: Ayurveda Prakasha

  • Ingredients: Akeek (Agate), rose water, triturated in moonlight

  • Indications: Hridroga, Kamala, Raktapitta, Amlapitta

  • Properties: Pittahara, Hridya, Ojovardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Cardiotonic, gastroprotective, calcium-rich

  • 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

  • References: Rasendra Chintamani

  • Ingredients: Eggshell (calcined), processed with lemon juice or decoction

  • Indications: Asthikshaya, Danta vikara, Balya

  • Properties: Asthivardhaka, Balya, Shukravardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Calcium source, bone mineral supplement

  • 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

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

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

  • Indications: Sannipata jwara, Kasa, Shwasa

  • Properties: Jwaraghna, Chetovardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Antipyretic, CNS stimulant, antimicrobial

  • 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

  • References: Ayurveda Prakasha, Rasaratna Samuccaya

  • Ingredients: Shankha (conch shell), processed via puta method

  • Indications: Amlapitta, Chardi, Grahani, Shoola

  • Properties: Pittahara, Deepana, Shoolahara

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Antacid, antiemetic, calcium supplement

  • 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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