A REVIEW ON GEOLOGICAL ASPECT OF RASA DRAVYA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MINERALS
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
Rasa dravyas (Mercurical, mineral, metal preparations) are broadly classified under the headings of Maharasa, Uprasa, Sadharanrasa (Minerals), Ratan (Precious stones), Upratan (Semi Precious stones), Dhatu (Metals) etc. intended to increase the therapeutic efficacy. As majority of minerals available today are not from natural sources and prepared artificially. To evaluate their Grahyalakshna (acceptable characters) those mentioned in classical literature of Ayurveda are not enough so the geological aspect can help in this facet. Geological aspect of Rasa dravya’s are essential to evaluate their internal structure to highlight the mechanism of changes that are occurring. It is the need of hour to integrate such up gradations. Considering the Geological aspect of metals and minerals the following parameters are to be evaluated; Nature/Form, Colour, Streak, Cleavage, Fracture, Lustre, Tenacity, Transparency, Magnetism, Crystal Habit, Hardness, Specific Gravity, Taste. A proper understanding and evaluation of the above parameters could reveal the originality of the Rasa dravyas intended to be used for medicinal purpose. Geological aspect of Rasa dravya’s are essential to evaluate their internal structure to highlight the mechanism of changes that are occurring. It is the need of hour to integrate such up gradations.
Authors and Affiliations
Vikas Saroch , Sachin Verma , Nitika Kundailia
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