Ancient pharmaceutical techniques of Bhasma and its quality control with special reference to Swarna Makshika Bhasma
Sudhaldev Mohapatra and C. B. Jha
Department of Rasa Shastra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Banaras Hindu University India.
Abstract:
Ancient pharmaceutical techniques are rich enough for preparation of metallic/mineral bhasmas, a unique and important dosage form, administered internally in Ayurvedic practice. The quality control methods like varitara, rekhapurna, niruttha etc. described for different bhasmas in classical texts are very scientific and worthy even if in today’s era. Both physical and chemical assessments of bhasma in naked eye observation are really due to the excellent perception of ancient Acharyas for authentication of prepared bhasma. Swarna Makshika is an important raw material containing copper; iron & sulphur as major ingredient have been used to treat different diseases in its bhasma form since many centuries. In current research work Swarna makshika is processed with lemon juice and by using conventional puta system of heating to achieve its bhasma. The bhasma thus prepared is validated by using ancient quality control techniques.
Keywords:Bhasma; Swarna Makshika; Quality Control; Marana
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