Abstract

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF COPPER IN AYURVEDA

Raghavendra K. S.* and Surekha S. Medikeri

ABSTRACT

Copper in the field of medicine got the status during Samhita period in its true sense. Their use in therapeutics was limited; probably due to their non conversion to suitable pharmaceutical form. Fine powder During the medieval period, with the advent of Rasashastra, Tamra Bhasma i.e., copper occupied a significant role in the Ayurvedic therapeutics. It is the drug of choice in the treatment of many diseases like Udara (ascitis), Yakritvikara (hepatic disorders), Kushtha (skin diseases) etc. Recently many research works have been carried out on It. This article provides different sources of copper used in Ayurveda and their therapeutical utility, dose and important formulations of having copper as its main ingredient.

Keywords: Copper, Ayurveda, Tamra.