Abstract

ROLE OF RASAUSHADHIS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GASTRO INTESTINAL DISORDERS

Ankur Himmat Singhka*, Richa Pathak Ankit Kumar Gupta and Sanjay Kumar Pandey

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The “NEW INDIA” also needs to be “HEALTHY INDIA”, in which Gastro intestinal disorders are the commonest issues encountered by physician in daily routine practices, which is mainly caused by Agni Mandyata. The literature of Rasa Shastra mentioned a wide range of Rasaushadhis, which can be used in management of gastro intestinal disorders successfully. Material & Method: A detailed documentation of Rasaushadhis is done from the literature of Rasa Shastra like, Rasa Ratana Samuchchaya, Rasa Tarangini, Ayurveda Prakasha for the management of gastro intestinal disorders. In this Rasaushadhis will be documented on the basis of specific properties like eg. Abhraka-Agnimandyahara, Gandhaka-Aampachaka. Result: The present documentation gives a clear cut visualization that the Rasaushadhis can be used in different conditions of gastro intestinal disorders. Conclusion: There are lots of Rasaushadhis mentioned in Rasa Shastra classics amongst them Abhraka, Shilajatu, Gandhaka, Hingula, Pravala etc are those Rashushadhis that can be used in gastro intestinal disorders.

Keywords: Gastro intestinal disorders, Rasa Shastra, Rasaushadhis.