Abstract

PREPRATION OF ABHRAK BHASMA ACCORDING TO RASA SHASTRA

Dr. Deepak Singla* and Dr. Ruhi Gupta

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Abstract

Abhrak Bhasma having various therapeutic uses has been used since long in Ayurveda. Present study deals with pharmaceutical procedures like Shodhan, Dhanyaabhrak Nirman, Maran of Abhrak. To assure the quality of Bhasma, Rasa shastra quality control tests like Nischandratva, Varitaratwa, Rekhapurnatva, etc., were used then the Bhasma was analyzed using modern parameters like LOD, LOI, Estimation of Iron, Aluminium, Magnesium, silica, XRD and SEM analysis. XRD study of Abhrak bhasma shows various peaks which shows presence of Mica, FeSO4, Fe2O3 in it. SEM study shows the presence of nanoparticles in which particle size ranges from 1 to 200 micron which is an invention of this new era. Abhrak bhasma is a type of ayurvedic preparation prepared from repeated incineration of mica mineral with decoction of various medicinal herbs. Traditionally, it has been used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, bleeding disorders, cough, cold, urinary disorders, diabetes, anemia, skin diseases, spleeny disorders etc. It has also been considered to have anti-aging as well as anti-infertility properties and therefore used in various rejuvenating preparations.

Keywords: Abhrak, Ayurveda, Bhasma, Aluminium, Analysis, Anti-aging, Rejuvenating.