Background - Pharmacopoeia of Ayurveda comprises of drugs derived not only from herbs but also from metals, minerals and animal products. Rasa Shastra an Indian alchemy, is a branch of Ayurveda dealing with therapeutic utilization of metals and minerals. Vimala is one among the maharasa, which has a prime importance in both dhatuvada and dehavada. Bhasmeekarana is a process by which a bio-incompatible substance is made biocompatible by certain samskaras. Evolution of bhasma kalpana took place by virtue of its easy absorption, assimilation and quick action with higher therapeutic efficacy by lower dosage. In the context of vimala, acharayas have explained the bhasmeekarana of vimala by puta method, which posses the wide range of therapeutic actions like vrushya, atirasayana and indicated in many diseases like prameha, arsha, yakshma, pandu etc Materials and Methods: Vimala, Haratala, Gandhaka selected as per grahya lakshana and subjected to Shodhana. In the preparation of Vimala Bhasma, Shodhita Haratala & Shodhita Gandhaka are mixed with Vimala. Bhavana with Jambeera swarasa should be done and Subjected to Gajaputa. Analytical study: Analytical study of Vimala Bhasma was carried out with classical and modern parameters. The present study pharmaceutico – analytical study of vimala bhasma was conducted to see the changes in vimala when subjected to various analytical procedures before and after Marana Results: Yield of Vimala Bhasma is 73.6% . It was also analysed by using modern instrumental analysis like XRD, EDX SEM and particle analysis, NPST.
Vimala bhasma, Iron pyrite, Shodana, Marana
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