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A ANALYTICAL STUDY OF JWARA KESARIKA RASA AND ITS EVALUATION OF ANTI-BACTERIAL ACTIVITY ON SALMONELLA TYPHI

Dr. Priyanka S.*, Dr. Rajendra Prasad M. L. and Dr. V. Shreeshananda Sharma

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In the current scenario, demand for Ayurvedic drugs is growing exponentially. But, there are innumerable formulations mentioned in the classics of Rasashastra which are yet to be explored and effectively utilized. Jwara kesarikarasa is one of the unique formulations mentioned in “Jwara roga- adhikara” of Rasendra sara sangraha which is claimed to treat the disease Vishama jwara effectively. Jwara kesarikarasa is a Herbomineral mercurial Kajjali compound described in Rasashastra classics. Kajjali prepared with Shoditha Parada and Shoditha Gandhaka and finely powdered herbs viz., Vatsanabha, Jayapala, Triphala and Trikatu are triturated with Bhringaraja swarasa and vati prepared. The reviews hints about two of the visha dravyas have been advantageously used in this complex herbo mineral compound which is worth notice. Objectives of the study: To carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis of Jwara kesarika Rasa. Analytical study: The product was analysed for physico-chemical, qualitative and quantitative parameters.

Keywords: Vishama jwara, Typhoid fever, Jwara kesarika Rasa, Salmonella typhi, Anti-microbial testing.