Abstract

UNVEILING BHASMA KALPANA AS ANCIENT NANO- MEDICINE: A REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC HERBO - MINERAL THERAPIES

^*Vd. Mitushi Shah, Vd. Shashin Tapre, Vd. Renuka Suryawanshi

Abstract

Ayurveda has wonderful concept of Bhasma Kalpana which has intrigued researchers due to its unique and ancient nanotechnological approach to creating herbo-mineral medicines. Bhasmas is one of the herbo-mineral preparations that have been described under Rasashastra in Ayurveda, the ancient science of life. They are formulations made from metals and minerals which undergo a series of intricate pharmaceutical processes such as Shodhana (purification), Bhavana levigation, and Marana-calcination. These compounds are known for their complexity. Contemporary analytical methods support the notion that Bhasmas display traits resembling artificial nanoparticles, such as finer particles, larger surface area and crystal structure, and better bioavailability. The pharmacological value of their use in treating chronic diseases like diabetes, arthritis, and cancer is further demonstrated by their usefulness.[3,4] Traditional techniques of Bhasmas, preparation, their physicochemical properties, and how these methods are related to contemporary nanomedicine principles can be examined. This paper focuses on the potential of combining ancient Ayurvedic practices with contemporary nanoscience to develop safe and innovative therapeutic approaches.

Keywords: Examples of these are Bhasma Kalpana, Nano-Medicine, Rasashastra, Ayurveda, and other related fields.