Abstract

A REVIEW ON DIFFERENT METHODS OF BHALLATAKA SHODHANA W.S.R TO RASA TANTRA SAARA EVAM SIDDHA PRAYOGA SANGRAHA

Dr. Milind P. Chatrabhuji* and Dr. Mita Mashru

Abstract

Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium Linn) is a rasa dravya of vishaupavisha varga in rasa shastra. Classically used medicinal part, the fruits of bhallataka, have their own poisonous property, so it is to be used after proper shodhana (purification) only; as injudicious use of ashuddha (impure) bhallataka may results in toxic effects like burning sensation of skin, blister formation, ulcer and so on. Among many methods for bhallataka shodhana in differents classical books and treatises; the book, Rasa Tantra Saara Evam Siddha Prayoga Sangraha describes its shodhana as per the further medicinal use of the bhallataka. This review will summarize details of different shodhana methods (purification processes) of bhallataka as per the referenced book.

Keywords: Bhallataka, Semecarpus anacardium Linn, Shodhana, Rasa Tantra Saara Evam Siddha Prayoga Sangraha.