Abstract

A REVIEW ON PARPATI KALPANA

Dr. Swati B. Chavan*, Dr. Shashiprabha Gupta, Dr. Ashwini V. Mandale and Dr. Sushma A. Lodhe

Abstract

Rasashastra is important branch of Ayurveda. It deals with the physical and chemical properties of parada (mercury). Many of the inorganic, herbo-mineral and metallic pharmaceutical preparations namely khalviya rasayana, parpati Kalpana¸ kupipakwa rasayana, pottali rasayana details description of Parpati kalpana given in 11th century from Chakradatta written by Acharya chakrapani. The name parpati is given to this preparation due to its form and method of preparation it is similar like papad the thin flake form. It possesses high therapeutic value more effective. Parpati kalpana is useful in management of GIT disorders like Grahani. Basic ingredient is Kajjali, which is melted in low temperature to prepare Parpati. Agni plays an important role in preparation of Parpati. This article elaborates the review of parpati kalpana with reference to Grahani roga.

Keywords: Parpati kalpana, Grahani roga, Rasashastra.