Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART 4

Comprehensive Ayurvedic Review of Famous Rasaushadhis with Pharmacological Correlation, Slokas & Research References PART 4

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.


✅ 31. Raupya Bhasma

  • References: Rasaratna Samuccaya

  • Ingredients: Raupya (Silver), purified and incinerated

  • Indications: Prameha, Kshaya, Jwara

  • Properties: Balya, Medhya, Rasayana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Immunomodulator, neuroprotective

  • Classical Sloka:
    "रौप्यं तु कषायं तिक्तं मधुरं शीतलं लघु।
    मेहशोषज्वरार्तेषु प्रशस्तं बलवर्धनम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Patel N et al., "Raupya Bhasma in chronic fatigue syndrome," IJTK, 2020


✅ 32. Rajat Bhasma

  • References: Rasa Ratna Samuccaya

  • Ingredients: Rajata (Silver), processed via classical puta method

  • Indications: Prameha, Hridroga, Jwara

  • Properties: Hridya, Rasayana, Ojovardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Cardioprotective, immunomodulatory

  • Classical Sloka:
    "राजतं मेहशोषघ्नं हृद्यं मेध्यं रसायनम्।
    वातपित्तज्वरं हन्ति सदा रौप्यं सुदोषनुत्॥"

  • Research Reference: Jain R et al., "Clinical efficacy of Rajat Bhasma in diabetes," AYU, 2018


✅ 33. Suvarna Malini Vasant Rasa

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Swarna Bhasma, Mukta, Maricha, Parada, Gandhaka

  • Indications: Jwara, Rajayakshma, Kshaya

  • Properties: Rasayana, Balya, Ojovardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Immunostimulant, antioxidant

  • Classical Sloka:
    "सुवर्णमालिनी वसन्तं श्रेष्ठं बलविवर्धनम्।
    राजयक्ष्मज्वरघ्नं च शोषे हृद्यं रसायनम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Kumar S et al., "Effect of Suvarna Malini Vasant Rasa in tuberculosis," J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2021


✅ 34. Trailokya Chintamani Rasa

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Swarna, Raupya, Tamra, Rajata Bhasma, etc.

  • Indications: Jwara, Rajayakshma, Kshaya

  • Properties: Rasayana, Tridoshahara

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Anti-inflammatory, immune booster

  • Classical Sloka:
    "त्रैलोक्यचिन्तामणिरसं सर्वरोगहरं परम्।
    शोषज्वरहरं दिव्यं सर्वदोषविनाशनम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Sharma V et al., "Trailokya Chintamani Rasa in chronic illness," Anc Sci Life, 2016


✅ 35. Mukta Pishti

  • References: Ayurveda Prakasha

  • Ingredients: Mukta (Pearl), processed in rose water

  • Indications: Amlapitta, Raktapitta, Hridroga

  • Properties: Pittahara, Rasayana

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Antacid, sedative, calcium-rich

  • Classical Sloka:
    "मुक्तापिष्टिं हितां मन्ये पित्तरक्तविकारिणाम्।
    शीतलां हृद्यमां सौम्यां बलवृद्धिकरीं शुभाम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Tripathi M et al., "Clinical evaluation of Mukta Pishti in GERD," Int J Ayurveda, 2019


✅ 36. Rasa Manikya

  • References: Rasendra Chintamani

  • Ingredients: Hingula (Cinnabar), sublimed to red crystalline product

  • Indications: Kasa, Shwasa, Jwara

  • Properties: Rasayana, Deepana, Balya

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Expectorant, antimicrobial

  • Classical Sloka:
    "रसमानिक्यमुत्तमं कासश्वासहरं परम्।
    अग्निवर्धनमोजोघ्नं रसायनविशारदम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Joshi H et al., "Pharmacognostical standardization of Rasa Manikya," J Res Ayurveda, 2015


✅ 37. Swarna Vasant Malati Rasa

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Swarna Bhasma, Parada, Gandhaka, Mukta

  • Indications: Kshaya, Jwara, Shosha

  • Properties: Rasayana, Balya, Ojovardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Adaptogen, immune tonic

  • Classical Sloka:
    "स्वर्णवसन्तमालतीं बलवृद्धिकरीं शुभाम्।
    क्षयज्वरशोषघ्नीं वृष्यां हृद्यां रसायनीम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Mishra B et al., "Role of Swarna Vasant Malati Rasa in TB," AYUSH Med J, 2022


✅ 38. Naga Bhasma

  • References: Rasaratna Samuccaya

  • Ingredients: Naga (Lead), purified and incinerated

  • Indications: Prameha, Arsha, Bhagandara

  • Properties: Kaphahara, Grahi, Balyakara

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Astringent, anti-diarrheal

  • Classical Sloka:
    "नागं मेहज्वरघ्नं च मूत्रकृच्छ्रहरं शुभम्।
    अर्शो भगन्दरघ्नं च ग्रहिणां हितकारकम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Sharma P et al., "Toxicity profile and efficacy of Naga Bhasma," IJTK, 2021


✅ 39. Vanga Bhasma

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

  • Ingredients: Vanga (Tin), purified and calcined

  • Indications: Klaibya, Prameha, Shukraksheena

  • Properties: Vajikarana, Balya, Shukravardhaka

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Reproductive tonic, sperm enhancer

  • Classical Sloka:
    "वङ्गं वृष्यं रसायनं प्रमेहक्लैब्यनाशनम्।
    शुक्लवृद्धिकरं श्रेष्ठं बलवर्धनमुत्तमम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Desai A et al., "Vanga Bhasma in male infertility," J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2018


✅ 40. Yogendra Rasa

  • References: Rasendra Sara Sangraha

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

  • Indications: Prameha, Apasmara, Hridroga, Madhumeha

  • Properties: Rasayana, Yogavahi, Balya

  • Pharmacological Correlation: Adaptogen, nervine tonic, cardioprotective

  • Classical Sloka:
    "योगेन्द्रं योगवह्निं च सर्वरोगविनाशनम्।
    प्रमेहह्रद्रोगघ्नं च मेध्यमोजोविवर्धनम्॥"

  • Research Reference: Kumar V et al., "Neuroprotective effects of Yogendra Rasa," AYU, 2020


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