{"id":1453,"date":"2015-03-25T06:55:15","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T06:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biomedpharmajournal.org\/?p=1453"},"modified":"2017-01-09T10:55:58","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T10:55:58","slug":"vanga-in-ayurvedic-literature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biomedpharmajournal.org\/staging\/vol3no1\/vanga-in-ayurvedic-literature\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanga in Ayurvedic Literature"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since Vedic period till current time Vanga has been used in different way to fulfil the need of general life as well as ailing being. Initially Vanga was used for preparation of different house hold utensils in ancient past. Later on it is incorporated in medical use in the form of Bhasma. Ancient texts are much enriched with the description of therapeutic use with processing techniques of metals and minerals. In Samhita period very scant description of Vanga was found dispersed in the literatures.\u00a0 The manufacturing techniques are mainly developed in the medieval period and since then the novel dosage form of metals\/minerals i.e. Bhasma are used frequently for the betterment of ailing society both in short term and long term conditions.\u00a0 History has its importance to exploring the information\u2019s of past and to facilitate the way running in future.<\/p>\n

Chronological Appraisal of Vanga<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vanga in Vedic Period<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Yajurveda and Atharvaveda the reference of Trapu is available for Vanga mentioned along with Suvarna, Rajat, Tamra, Loha and Naga. The word Trapu is originated from the dhatu \u201cTrap\u201d means to be ashamed.<\/p>\n

Vanga in Samhita Period<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caraka Samhita<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caraka while describing Bhoumadravyas, included Vanga in PanchaLoha Group with Suvarna, Rajat, Tamra, Loha and Naga. Vanga is also a useful metal for the preparation of JihvaNirlekhanYantra ,VastiNetra along with Suvarna, Rajat, Tamra etc. In Chikitsasthana Trapuchurna is advised for Mandal Kustha.<\/p>\n

Sushruta Samhita<\/strong><\/p>\n

Insutra sthana Acharya Sushruta has mentioned Vanga in Trapwadigana and described its pharmacological properties viz. lavan rasa, katuvipak, krimighna and lekhan karma. In chikitsasthana he also indicated the external application of tin plate while bandaging the Kaphaj Arbuda.<\/p>\n

Table 1: Drugs used for Shodhana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S. No.<\/strong><\/td>\nDrugs<\/strong><\/td>\nProcess\/times<\/strong><\/td>\nTextual reference<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nAmlaTakra<\/td>\nDhalana\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3<\/td>\n\u00a0R.T.- 18\/13,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nAmlaTakra , Punarnava&Vatsanabha<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.Chu.- 14\/136, R.J.N.-Vol-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n3.pp-104,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nArkaDugda<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nA.P.-3\/53,R.H.T.-6\/14, R.S.S.-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n1\/289, R.T.-18\/10, R.J.N.-Vol-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n3, pp-105.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nBrahmavrikshaKwatha<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.K.D.-3\/293<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nBhringarajaSwarasa<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.T.-18\/14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nChurnodaka<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.T.-18\/8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nChurnodaka<\/td>\nSwedana\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3hrs<\/td>\nR.S.S.-1\/290<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nGhritkumariSwarasa<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.T.-18\/14,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nGomutra<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.K.D.-3\/151, A.P.-3\/48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nKadalimula Rasa<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nA.P.-3\/54<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nKanji<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nA.P.-3\/52<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nKatphalaKwatha<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.R.S.-5\/157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nKsharambu<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.R.S.-5\/70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nKulatthaKwatha<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nA.P.-3\/48<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nMahishiAsthiChurna&Mutra<\/td>\nSechana<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRasarnava.-7\/112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nMutravarga<\/td>\nNirvapa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7<\/td>\nR.Pu.-274<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nNimbuSwarasa<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.S.S.-326\/1-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nNirgundiSwarasa<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.Chu.-6\/13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nNirgundiSwarasa&HaridraChurna<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.R.S.-5\/158,R.T.-18\/11,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nR.Chu.-14\/135, R.J.N.-Vol-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n3.pp-103,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nTailavarga<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nRSS -326\/1-2,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nSnuhiKshira<\/td>\n#NAME?<\/td>\nR.KD.-464, RSS- 326\/1-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2,R.P.-14\/6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Astanga Samgraha\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Astanga Samgraha Vanga is mentioned in Bhoumadravyas along with pharmacological properties and indicated in different diseases like pandu, krimi and vaman.<\/p>\n

Vanga in Mediaeval period \/ Rasa Literatures<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Rasa Hridaya Tantra, Vanga has been mentioned under Puti Lohas along with Tamra, Abhrak, Loha etc. and also described its Shodhana, Marana, Naga-Vanga yoga with Abhrakasatva for inducing Mukha in Parada.<\/p>\n

Table 2: Drugs Used for Jarana\/Marana of Vanga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
a) A-Herbal Drugs<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S.No.<\/strong><\/td>\nHerbal Drugs<\/strong><\/td>\nTextual Reference<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nApamargaPanchanga<\/td>\n\u00a0R.J.N.-Vol.3.pp-104, R.P.-14\/14, R.T.-18\/20, A.P.-3\/156, R.S.S.-1\/298<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nArkaDugdha<\/td>\nR.R.S.-5\/159, R.J.N.-Vol-3.pp-104, R.P.-14\/17, A.P.-3\/170, R.T.-18 27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nAshwathTwak<\/td>\nR.R.S.-5\/159, R.J.N.-Vol-3.pp.104, R.P.-14\/11, A.P.-3\/177, R.T.-18\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n29,R.S.S.-1\/297<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nBabbulTwak<\/td>\nR.P.-14\/32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nBhallatak<\/td>\nR.J.N.-Vol-3.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nChinchaKashya<\/td>\nR.R.S.-5\/159, R.J.N.-Vol-3, R.P.-14\/11, A.P.-3\/174,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nHaridra<\/td>\nR.J.N.-Vol-3,A.P.-3\/171<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nJiraka<\/td>\nR.J.N.-Vol-3,R.P.-14\/24, A.P.-3\/171<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nPalasha<\/td>\nR.J.N.-Vol-3,R.P.-14\/32,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nPippali<\/td>\nR.R.S.-5\/159,A.P.-3\/167<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nTila<\/td>\nA.P.-3\/176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

First time in Rasarnava, Shweta and Krishna verities of Vanga are mentioned<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Rasendra Chudamani, Khurak and Mishraka verities of Vanga are mentioned with the Mehagna and Rasayana properties, which claim to cure 20 types of Pramehas and also described the pharmacological properties and procedures of Shodhana and Marana.<\/p>\n

Table 2(b): Mineral drugs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.No.<\/strong><\/td>\nMineral Drugs<\/strong><\/td>\nTextual Reference<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nHaratala<\/td>\nR.H.T.-17\/6,R.Chu.-14\/130,R.R.S.-5\/159,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nR.KD.-466,R.P.-14\/11-13, A.P.-3\/162,R.T.-18\/26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nMakshika<\/td>\nR.J.N.-Vol-.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nParad<\/td>\nR.R.S.-5\/160,R.T.-18\/16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nSaindhava<\/td>\nR.J.N.-Vol-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nShilajatu<\/td>\nR.KD.-483,A.P.-3\/160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

In Rasa Kamdhenu first time described the VangaDoshas along with pharmaco-therapeutical properties of metal such as Dhatuprada, Balakara, & Chaksushya.<\/p>\n

In Ayurveda Prakash, synonyms, verities, pharmaceutical procedures, pharmacotherapeutic indications, characteristics of Khuraka Vanga are described.<\/p>\n

Table 2(c): Animal Origin Drugs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.No.<\/strong><\/td>\nAnimal Origin Drugs<\/strong><\/td>\nTextual Reference<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nKukkutandatwak<\/td>\nR.Mt.-3\/92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nMuktaShukti<\/td>\nR.J.N.-Vol-3, R.Mt.-3\/92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nShankha<\/td>\nRJ.N.-Vol- 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nVaratika<\/td>\nR.J.N.-Vol- 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

In Rasa Tarangini, the author has emphasised the importance of Vanga Shodhana and advised Prakshalana with water after Jarana to remove the Kshara of Jarit Vanga.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Varieties\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

First time among Ayurvedic Rasa text the author of Rasarnava classified the Vanga on the basis of its colour, Sweta and Krishna. In RasendraChudamani, on the basis of appearance two types of Vanga, Khuraka and Mishraka are mentioned. KhurakaVanga having the properties like silvery white, mridu, snigdha, guru, melts easily and nishbdam while MishrakaVanga full of impurities, dirty white in colour, hard with bad smell and not melts easily.<\/p>\n

Table 3: Anupana of VangaBhasma for different diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.No.<\/strong><\/td>\nDisease<\/strong><\/td>\nAnupana\/sahapan<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nPrameha<\/td>\nShilajit, Gudichisatva, Tulasiswarasa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nPandu<\/td>\nGoghrit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nGulma<\/td>\nTankanachurna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nNapunsaka<\/td>\nApamargchurna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nAgnimandya<\/td>\nPippalichurna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nSwetapradar<\/td>\nLohabhasma, Suktibhasma&Ralachurna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nSukravardhaka<\/td>\nMusalichurna, Haridrachurna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nSukrastambhaka<\/td>\nKasturi, Jatiphala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nKustha<\/td>\nKhadirakwatha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nJalodar<\/td>\nGoat milk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

GrahyaLakshana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Khuraka Vanga is accepted for therapeutic purposes. This is having the properties like silvery white, mridu, snigdha, guru and nishbdam .<\/p>\n

AsuddhaVangadosha<\/strong><\/p>\n

When apakvaVangaBhasma or asuddhaVangaBhasma is administered then following diseases may occur like kustha, gulma, pandu, prameha, vatarakta etc.<\/p>\n

Table 4: Formulations Containing Vanga Bhasma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.No.<\/strong><\/td>\nFormulations<\/strong><\/td>\nIngredients<\/strong><\/td>\nBhavana Drugs<\/strong><\/td>\nIndications<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nMuktaPanchamrita<\/td>\nMuktabhasma, Pravalbhasma, Vanga<\/td>\nIkshu rasa,<\/td>\nJirnajwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nRasa (B.R.-14\/219-<\/td>\nbhasma, Shankhabhasma, Shuktibhasma<\/td>\nGodugdha,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n221)<\/td>\netc.<\/td>\nGhritkumarai , swarasa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nLaxmivilas Rasa (B.R.-<\/td>\nSwarnabhasma, Rajatabhasma, Abhraka<\/td>\nMadhu, Chitraka<\/td>\nKshaya,Tridosha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n14\/222-225)<\/td>\nbhasma, Vangabhasma, Tamrabhasma,<\/td>\nkwatha<\/td>\njaPandu,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLauhabhasma, Naga bhasma, Mukta<\/td>\nKamla, Arsha,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nbhasma, Paradabhasma, Suddha<\/td>\nSwasa, Kasa,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nVatsanabha etc.<\/td>\nKushtha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nMahakaleshwara Rasa<\/td>\nLauhabhasma, Vangabhasma, Tamra<\/td>\nBhangaswarasa<\/td>\nKshaya, Swasa,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n(B.R.-15\/74-79)<\/td>\nbhasma, AbhrakabhasmaSwarnamakshika<\/td>\nKasa,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nbhasma, SuddhaParada,Suddha<\/td>\nRajyakshma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nGandhaka, SuddhaVatsanabha, Lavanga,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nChotiEla, Dalchini etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nVasantTilaka Rasa<\/td>\nSwarnabhasma, Abhrakabhasma, Vanga<\/td>\nGokshurakwatha,<\/td>\nKshaya, Pandu,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n(B.R.-15\/154-155)<\/td>\nbhasma, Lauhabhasma, Muktabhasma,<\/td>\nVasapatraswarasa<\/td>\nSwasa, Kasa,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nParadabhasma etc.<\/td>\nPrameha, Jwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nUnmadabhanjanRasa<\/td>\nRajatabhasma, Abhrakabhasma, Vanga<\/td>\n–<\/td>\nUnmada,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n(B.R.-24\/41-45)<\/td>\nbhasma, Lauhabhasma, Pravalbhasma,<\/td>\nApasmara,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTrikatu, Triphala, Kutaki, Trivrita etc.<\/td>\nRaktapitta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nNageshwara Rasa<\/td>\nSuddhaParada,SuddhaGandhaka, Vanga<\/td>\nArkadugddha,<\/td>\nPleehavriddhi,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n(B.R.-32\/88-90)<\/td>\nbhasma,\u00a0 Naga bhasma,Suddha<\/td>\nChitrakakwatha<\/td>\nPandu, Shotha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nManahshila, Lauhabhasma, Tamrabhasma,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAbhrakabhasma Tankan, Yavakshara etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nTarkeshwara Rasa<\/td>\nSuddhaParada,SuddhaGandhaka,<\/td>\nGokshurakwatha,<\/td>\nMutrakriccha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n(B.R.-34\/35-39)<\/td>\nAbhrakabhasma, Vangabhasma,\u00a0 Lauha<\/td>\nPanchtrinakwatha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nbhasma, Yavakshar, Gokshura etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nVasantkusumakara<\/td>\nSwarnabhasma, Rajatabhasma, Abhraka<\/td>\nIkshu rasa,<\/td>\nPrameha,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nRasa(B.R.-37\/121-126)<\/td>\nbhasma, Vangabhasma,\u00a0 Lauhabhasma,<\/td>\nGodugdha,<\/td>\nKshayakasa,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNaga bhasma, Muktabhasma, Pravala<\/td>\nLaksharasa etc.<\/td>\nSwasa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nbhasma etc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nVangeshwara Rasa<\/td>\nVangabhasma, KantaLauhabhasma,<\/td>\nGhritkumarai<\/td>\nPrameha,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n(B.R.-37\/164-165)<\/td>\nAbhrakabhasma etc.<\/td>\nswarasa<\/td>\nMutrakriccha, Pandu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nApoorvamalinivasanta<\/td>\nVaikrantabhasma, Abhrakabhasma,<\/td>\nShatavarikwatha,<\/td>\nJirnajwar,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nRasa (B.R.-37\/184-<\/td>\nTamrabhasma, Swarnamakshikabhasma,<\/td>\nHaridrakwatha<\/td>\nPrameha,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n186)<\/td>\nRajatabhasma, Vangabhasma, Pravala<\/td>\nMutrakriccha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nbhasma, Rasa sindoor, Tankan etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nChudamani Rasa<\/td>\nRasa sindoor, Swarnabhasma, Rajata<\/td>\n–<\/td>\nJwar, Kasa,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n(R.S.S.- 2\/2\/352-357)<\/td>\nbhasma, Abhrakabhasma, Vangabhasma,<\/td>\nSwasa, Grahani,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTamrabhasma, Lauhabhasma,\u00a0 Mukta<\/td>\nKamala,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nbhasma, Pravalabhasma etc.<\/td>\nMutrakriccha,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nSarvanga Sunder Rasa<\/td>\nSwarnabhasma, Rajatabhasma, Abhraka<\/td>\nShunti, Vijaya,<\/td>\nVataroga,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n(R.S.S.- 2\/29\/42-46)<\/td>\nbhasma, Vangabhasma, Tamrabhasma,<\/td>\nDhattura, Jayanti<\/td>\nKapharoga.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLauhabhasma, SuddhaParada,Suddha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nGandhaka, SuddhaManahshila etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Shodhana of Vanga<\/strong><\/p>\n

Generally Shodhana of Vanga is done by dhalana method in \u201cPitharYantra\u201d with the use of various liquid media and methodologies applied for Shodhana procedure described in different texts are given in table-1.<\/p>\n

Jarana\/Marana of Vanga<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jarana is the intermediary process between shodhana and marana, whereas marana is the final process of Vanga for its intended use. These processes are described in different texts with use of different associated materials of plant, animal and mineral origin. Drugs used and methodologies applied for jarana\/marana procedures described in table-2.A to C.<\/p>\n

Pharmacological action<\/strong><\/p>\n

The pharmacological properties of Vanga as described in SushrutSamhita having Katu and Lavana rasa, Lekhan karma and Krimighna. In Rasa Tarangini, Vanga has tikta and kasayarasa,laghugunasitavirya, vataharprabhav.<\/p>\n

Dose<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-2 Ratti<\/p>\n

Anupana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anupana of VangaBhasma for different diseases are illustrated in table- 3.<\/p>\n

Therapeutic use<\/strong><\/p>\n

The therapeutic uses of VangaBhasma are indicated in Prameha, Swapnameha, Swasa, Pandu, Krimi etc.<\/p>\n

Some important formulations of VangaBhasma along with therapeutic indications are mentioned in table- 4.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

The geographical distribution Vanga has indicated several features.<\/p>\n

On the basis of features, place of origin, appearance, utility and therapeutic uses, Vanga have different synonyms.<\/p>\n

Shodhana, jarana and marana indicate the enriched ancient technology of metal processing by applying different types of procedure of different associated drugs.<\/p>\n

The therapeutic importance of Vanga is shown by the use of it in different diseases.<\/p>\n

Aberrations<\/strong><\/p>\n

R.S.S.- RasendraSarSangraha, R.T.- Rasa Tarangani, R.R.S.- Rasa RatnaSammucchaya, R.Chu.- RasendraChudamani, R.H.T.-Rasa hridayaTantra, R.P.- RasendraPuran, R.KD.- Rasa Kamdhenu, R.J.N.-Rasa JalNidhi, A.P.- Ayurveda Prakash, R.Mt. \u2013 Rasamritam, B.R.- BhaishajyaRatnavali,<\/p>\n

References<\/strong><\/p>\n

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