Abstract

REVIEW OF GANDHAKA SHODHANA AS PER RASA RATNA SAMMUCHAYA

Dr. Murulidhar N.* and Dr. Mohan Kumar B. N.

ABSTRACT

Rasaratnasamuchaya is widely accepted as an authentic text book of medieval period. The above said text narrates 3 methods of Gandhaka Shodhana (Sulphur purification) by using different drugs, instruments & methods. Gandhaka (Sulphur) is an abundantly available and extensively used drug in Rasashastra. Purification is the initial step in the preparation of any Rasaoushadhis (Metals & Minerals). Keeping this in mind present study has taken up in reviewing the literary aspect of Gandhaka shodhana as described in the Rasaratnasamuchaya.

Keywords: Gandhaka, Shodhana, Dhalana, Bhudara, etc.