Abstract

RASAUSHADHIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE/ EMERGENCY CLINICAL CONDITION

Dr. Dhanashree Ghotkar*, Dr. Avadhesh Kumar Bhatt and Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma

Abstract

Today’s era is all about emergencies & dealing with the necessary quick actions, equipment & medicines. Rasashastra is the heart of the Ayurvedic literature as it differs from modern medicines due to unique formulations used in it. Rasaushadhies are well known for its lesser dose, quick action & more potency. All the emergencies can be correlated to Ashukari, Darun & Sadya form of disease, which is clearly stated in Ayurvedic literature. Such diseases are Hridayopaghat, Aakshepa & Apatanaka, Mad, Murchcha & Sanyasa, Chhidrodara, Moodha Garbha etc. Certain Vatavyadhi fall under the category of emergency. The present article will discuss the pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics of Rasaraj Ras containing Parad, Abhraka satva, Swarna Bhasma, Rajata Bhasma, Lauha Bhasma, vanga Bhasma as main ingredients wsr to neuro- muscular emergencies.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Rasashastra, Rasaushadhies, emergency, Rasaraj Ras, Vatvyadhi, neuro-muscular disorder, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics.