Abstract

STANDARD OPERATIVE PROCEDURE FOR PREPARATION OF RAJAT BHASMA

Srivastava Prashant*, Patgiri B. J. and Singh Azad

ABSTRACT

Aim and Objectives To generate data in view of the development of standard manufacturing process of Rajata Bhasma and to develop its possible analytical profile. To evaluate the safety of Rajata Bhasma. To assess memory enhancing and adaptogenic activities of both the samples. Procurement and processing of basic raw material (Rajata), Procurement of materials needed for Shodhana and Marana, Samanya shodhana of Rajata, Vishesha Shodhana of Rajata, Shodhana of Hingula, Hingulottha Parada by Nada Yantra Vidhi, Shodhana of Gandhaka, Preparation of Rajata Pishti, Preparation of Rajata Kajjali, Preparation of Rajata Bhasma. Material And Method Ashodhita Hingula, Ashodhita Gandhaka and Tila tail were procured from the pharmacy of the Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. Result and Observations Samanya Shodhana On first quenching- shining of metal decreases. From 2nd quenching onward characteristic sound was produced prior heating of Rajata due to deposited oil on the metal surface. Lustre lost after 3 quenching. Whiteness increased after 3 quenching in Takara and Kanji. Surface become rough and cracks can be seen after shodhana in Kulattha Kwatha. Vishesha Shodhana Complete loss of metallic shine after 7 times quenching, the surface became rough.

Keywords: Ashodhita Hingula, Ashodhita Gandhaka and Tila tail.