Amandeep Sharma
Assistant Professor, Department of Agad Tantra, Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab.
Smita Johar
Professor & H.O.D, PG Department of Rasa Shastra, Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab.
Darshana .
Assistant Professor, Kayachikitsa Dept. Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab.
Abstract
The word ‘Rasa Shastra’ comprises of two words: ‘Rasa’ and ‘Shastra.’ Rasa stands for ‘Mercury’ while Shastra stands for ‘Science.’ Therefore ‘Rasa Shastra’ literally stands for ‘Science of Mercury.’ However this specialised branch of Ayurveda has a broad range of study. It deals with all the metals, minerals, mercury and other substances known as Rasa Dravayas. Pharmaceutical branch of Indian medicine which includes proper identification, collection, preservation and standardization of the drugs. In the field of Rasa Shastra, Shodhana and Marana are the most important processes for preparing a medicine. Rasa Shastra Shodhana is not only a chemical purification of substances, but also a specific method of addition and separation, which results in chemical and physical changes in the substances. Swarna Vanga is a type of Kupipakwa Rasayanas, indicated mainly in diseases such as Madhumeha (diabetes mellitus), Swasa (respiratory disorders), Pradara (menorrhagia), and as a Vrishya (aphrodisiac). and this is the product of complex chemical processes in which preparation of Kajjali and heating pattern plays most important role.
Keywords: Swarna Vanga, Vanga Bhasma, Kupipakwa rasayana, Shodhana.