Abstract

A REVIEW ON MAHARASA DRAVYA AS HRUDYA

Ambika S.*, Neha Semwal and Gazala Hussain

Abstract

In Ayurvedic pharmaceutics Rasaushadhi are well known for treating various chronic diseases. These formulations are a combination of mercury, minerals, metals, precious stones, calcium and alkaline compounds. Minerals are again classified into maharasa, uparasa and sadharanarasa- based on its utility in processes of Parada (Mercury). Maharasa dravya have rasayana (Rejuvenating) and yogavahi (Synergistic) property which aid in giving action as hrudya (Beneficial to heart). Hrudroga can be correlated to heart diseases or cardiac disorders. Hence an attempt was made to analyze the role of maharasa in Hrudroga based on its attributes.

Keywords: Rasaushadi, Maharasa, Hrudroga, Rasayana, Yogavahi.