Abstract

SHODHAN OF SHILAJIT USING TRIPHALA KWATH AND ITS PHYSICO CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Dr. Kanchan Damodhar Raut*

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Abstract

Found in the rocky highlands of the Himalayas, Altai, Caucasus, and other mountain ranges, Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance. It is created over many generations by the breakdown of plant and microbiological materials, and the sun's heat causes it to seep out of rock fissures. Because Shilajit has a higher efficacy and is recommended for a variety of illness, it has been utilized for millennia in ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine as well as in other traditional medical systems. Shilajit Shodhana (Purification) is referenced in Ayurvedic classical texts prior to its use as a therapeutic drug. Shodhana is a process that includes improving a substance's medicinal qualities through purification. Various classical literature recommended varying methods and media for Shodhana of Shilajit. Physico-chemical analysis of Shilajit purified by the reference of Rasaratnasamuchaya was performed. The Triphala Kwath Shodhit Shilajit was dried using water bath method initially and dried under the sun later. 99.4% of Shudha Shilajit was obtained. XRF analysis shown the composition of K, Ca, Fe, Cl, S, Si, Al, Cu, Zn and Mn in Shodhit Shilajit. The favorable season to perform the Shilajit Shodhan is summer.

Keywords: Shilajit, Shodhan (Purification), Triphala Kwath (Decoction).