Bhasmikarana – Significance of Process
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
The aim of this article is to view the role of processing techniques in the preparation of Bhasma. For any metal & minerals to be therapeutically effective, it is necessary that it should be prepared with caution. These metals have a different structure than the tissue constituents. If these are used in unprocessed form then they will not be metabolized, will get assimilated to the tissue cells of the body may produce harmful effects to the body. To prepare them as non-toxic, easily digestible, therapeutically potent and make them suitable for metabolic changes, several processing techniques have been mentioned. In this manuscript, significant information is provided on processing techniques of Bhasma.
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C. S. Maladkar
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